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The weekend is finally here and we've got some possible severe weather approaching later this afternoon. More rain & thunderstorms in the area sometime around 4pm. Then the temperature drops into the 40's for Saturday & Sunday before bouncing back on Monday. Definitely going to spend a bunch of time working in the back yard after the show today to try & get that all cleaned up & ready for summer. In the news this morning, the Governor declares a state of emergency for the communities in Wisconsin that got hit the hardest by the storms earlier this week, a man in Pewaukee dies in a Kwik Trip parking lot after getting struck by lightning, a class action lawsuit involving Trader Joe's, and an ICE agent is charged with assault in MN. In sports, the Brewers beat the Blue Jays again yesterday to take two out of three from Toronto, the NBA Play-In Tournament wraps up tonight with a couple of games and the actual playoffs begin tomorrow. The NHL Playoffs also begin tomorrow! Took a look at the matches scheduled for WrestleMania 42, and maybe Ovi IS coming back for one more season on the ice? Talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, the trailer for the new "Street Fighter" movie just dropped, and sadly..."Spaceballs 2" isn't going to be called "The search for more money." Funny story about cops getting called to do a welfare check on an elderly woman in Ohio who was just too busy trying to beat her favorite video game to answer the phone, and a heart-warming story about an 11 year-old boy who was surprised by his classmates & teachers at his adoption hearing. Some science stuff this morning, including a device that can apparently produce clean drinking water out of thin air, and a company that's using urine from music festivals to produce an odor-free fertilizer! Elsewhere in sports, the price-gouging for the upcoming World Cup is getting out of control, Tiger Woods' attorneys are fighting an attempt to subpoena his prescription records, and a woman sitting courtside takes a basketball to the dome. Talked racing with Doc just after 8am thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire…and has the whole "pickle craze" finally gone too far? In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a biker who kept track of how many times he's evaded the cops(until now), a scary stat about how often A.I. chatbots are misdiagnosing medical cases, a dude in China who had a metal chopstick stuck in his throat for EIGHT years, a new procedure to get an hour-glass figure, and another mysterious death/disappearance involving a person associated with NASA & alien technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another warm one today with a high in the upper 70's. Might actually stay dry most of the day before more rain moves in on Friday. It's "Hypothetical Thursday", so we asked each other hypothetical questions. Brian's question for Jean was: "You're in the Matrix. And you can learn ONE skill just by downloading the info directly into your brain. What skill would you pick?" Jean's question for Brian was: "Which game show would you be on?" Office Cora joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And her Hypothetical Question for us was: "If you had unlimited funds, what's one thing you'd splurge on?" In the news this morning, an attempted kidnapping at a Walmart in Omaha, a hero principal at a school in Oklahoma tackles & subdues a potential shooter, a body was found in the Mississippi River in Trempealeau yesterday at the Lock & Dam 6, Ticketmaster is found guilty of creating a monopoly, and a hilarious video of a robot in Poland chasing after wild boars. In sports, the Brewers finally snapped their 6-game losing streak by beating the Blue Jays yesterday, the results of last night's NBA Play-In tournament games and a look at tomorrow night's final two play-in games, the latest on LIV Golf and the possibility that the league would lose it's funding from the Saudi Public Investment Fund, and Matt Crocker leaves U.S. Soccer just weeks before the World Cup is set to begin. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what stuff we've been watching. Nadia from the American Pie movies(Shannon Elizabeth) is apparently launching an OnlyFans account, and a lifejacket worn by a survivor from the Titanic is going up for auction and is expected to fetch an incredibly amount of money! Elsewhere in sports, MLB & the Minnesota Twins are investigating an incident between a fan & the Red Sox' Jarren Duran the other night, and Flames goalie Dustin Wolf makes it a VERY special night for one kid in the crowd recently. A homeless man in #Florida is being called a hero after helping save a lost boy return to his family. And a virologist from Croatia treated her own breast cancer! Yesterday was Tax Day…and we took a look at what people were planning to do with their return, should they get one. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who was drunk & driving 123mph in her Toyota Supra, a #FloridaMan who has been driving around while masturbating, another guy in #Florida who got on the counter of a Culver's & mooned the staff, and a couple of women in Connecticut who got popped with a bunch of drugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More rain and more warm weather in the forecast today. Looking at a possible high of 80° on Friday before it drops to 45 on Saturday. Perfect for sitting in front of a local record store for hours. In the news this morning, Baby Jessica gets arrested for domestic assault, the accusations against Eric Swalwell keep mounting, a possible weed breathalyzer is in development, the World Cup is coming and mass transit is going to cost you an arm & a leg, and it's Tax Day…so a look at some stats & info on why people procrastinate when it comes to filing. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Blue Jays last night and officially put Yelich on the IL, results of last night's NBA Play-In tourney games and a look at tonight's schedule, the University of Wisconsin names an interim Athletic Director, and Dianna Russini resigns from her position with The Athletic. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight. Is Chappelle's Show returning??? Possibly! https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/americas-largest-rainforest-safe-from-logging-thanks-to-alaska-court-ruling/ A major win for the largest rainforest in America, a dad in NYC is turning his 3 year-old daughter's stories into musical masterpieces, and a burger joint in Michigan is working hard to help out a competitor. Elsewhere in sports, Sergio Garcia finally apologizes for his tantrum at the Masters last weekend, Iowa is vacating some wins from 2023, NASCAR makes some changes to the upcoming Talladega race, and the Baltimore Orioles manager who took a foul ball to the face has some significant injuries! We discussed a list of the best action movie stars and also looked at the results of a recent survey about the best airlines. Plus, the latest on the double-level seat redesign for planes. The Bears are possibly moving to Indiana…but what about a move to Kenosha? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who faked a pregnancy, a #FloridaMan who shot his Uber driver, a #FloridaDoctor who removed the wrong organ from a patient that ended up killing the person, a mustard company in NH that was polluting a river, and a #FloridaTeacher who got really creepy with some of his students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some crazy storms last night…looking at more tomorrow night and Friday as well. Should be rather nice today with a high of 75° and some clouds in the forecast. In the news this morning, Tony Gonzales of Texas is resigning from the House after admitting to a sexual relationship with a staff member, actress Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her, Brian Hooker gets released from police custody after being questioned in the disappearance of his wife, and a Florida teen will be tried as an adult in the alleged rape & murder of his step-sister on a cruise ship. In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series against the Blue Jays tonight, Doc Rivers is officially out as the head coach of the Bucks, the NBA Play-In Tournament starts tonight, a recap of yesterday's WNBA Draft, and Jonathan Quick hangs up his skates. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, a new series from the creators of "Stranger Things". Elsewhere in sports, Dick Vitale announces he's got melanoma in his lung & liver cavity, the Baltimore Orioles manager takes a foul ball to the face, and the White Sox Pope hat is so popular…they had to expand it to everyone who bought a ticket for the game on August 11th. Cool story about a community that worked together to help a homeless guy find a place to live and a job to help him back on his feet. An interesting stat about the benefits of a digital detox. Took a look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2026 that was announced on last night's episode of American Idol. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about all the recent sports happenings in the state of Wisconsin. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who punched his coworker in the face ONE MINUTE after clocking in for his shift, a burglary call that turned out to be a guy with explosive diarrhea, a guy who allegedly stole Honey Buns from inmates at the jail he worked at, a company that created an A.I. Jesus and is charging people $2 to talk to it, and Brian tells Jean about Cowboy Sway getting absolutely TRUCKED at a recent rodeo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, the temps are going to stay in the 70's for most of the week, until they come crashing back down to the 40's on Saturday. Sounds like a great time to get out in the yard and get all that stuff done! I've been procrastinating this year on my lawn care for some reason. In the news this morning, the latest on the crew of the Artemis II returning to Earth, Britney Spears voluntarily checks into a rehab facility, Eric Swalwell suspends his campaign for Governor of California, the Wisconsin Athletic Director steps down, and President Trump and the Pope are beefing online. In sports, rough weekend for teams in the Dairy state as the Brewers get swept by the Nationals and Yelich is injured…the Bucks lose to finish the season and Doc Rivers is out as the head coach…and the Badger men's hockey team comes up a bit short against Denver in the National Championship game on Saturday. Elsewhere in sports, Rory repeats as the Masters champ, Ty Gibbs gets his first Cup series win as a driver, a hockey coach take a puck to the face, the Packers made a trade with the Eagles over the weekend, and Dana White added a fight to the UFC 250 card. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what we were watching over the weekend. Cool video of a young child celebrating being cancer free while on a flight home from the hospital. The FAA is apparently looking for video game nerds to work in airports. A list of the top things the USA is better at than the rest of the world. How much will your average pet cost you during it's lifetime? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who didn't know that a water & a salad at Outback Steakhouse costs $25, a #FloridaWoman who destroyed a Subway sandwich shop after they put peppers on her sammich, a #FloridaTeacher who got busted for having sex with a student, another #FloridaWoman who illegally purchased ten cars over the course of eight days, and a mistake at the Milwaukee Marathon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another week in the books and it seems like we might get into the upper 70's by Sunday! Maybe I'll get some yard work done today & tomorrow before the rain moves in on Saturday night so I can do some outdoor drinkin' on Sunday in the backyard. On the show this morning, Doc joined us with a voicemail just after 8am. He wasn't going to be in a cell-friendly spot, so he pre-recorded his racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. In the news, the latest on the Artemis II which should be landing sometime this evening in the Pacific Ocean, the member of that Tennessee school board who said some creepy stuff to a female student gets censured, Natasha Lyonne gets escorted off a plane, and speaking of planes…a flight out of Nantucket had to make an emergency landing after part of the cabin door blew off! In sports, the Brewers are back at home tonight for the first of three against the Nats, the Bucks play their final home game of the season tonight against the Nets, an update on the Masters leaderboard, the Badgers beat North Dakota yesterday to advance to the NCAA Men's hockey championship game on Saturday, and the latest City-Connect uniforms are out and the Brewers' unis cover the entire state of Wisconsin. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Also talked about another Fortnite collaboration, and Taylor Momsen getting bit AGAIN while on tour with AC/DC. Had some science stuff on the show today, including a new way to fight fires, another possible weight-loss solution, a warning about Microsoft's A.I., and solar collars to help farmers with their herds. In other animal-related news, an uplifting story about a Betta fish that just needed a good home to flourish, and a one-eyed beaver who's helping to teach people about supporting ecosystems and boosting biodiversity. Elsewhere in sports, the NFL is being investigated for subscription fees, another hockey player is proving that they are just built differently than the average human, and a very unique give-away at an upcoming White Sox game. Would you give your dog a pill if it could extend his/her life? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked #FloridaMan who was arrested for reckless driving, a guy who was supposed to manage the money in a family's estate but stole the money for himself, a dude who drowned during a baptism, and a VERY creepy house for sale in Missouri.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not as warm as it was yesterday, but should stay dry today with highs in the mid-50's. On the show today, we talked to Office Cora just after 8am to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. And we asked each other hypothetical questions because it's "Hypothetical Thursday". Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could attend any championship game featuring your team of choice, what would it be?" Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: "Which one could you live without: Internet or vehicles?" In the news this morning, the journalist from Wisconsin who was kidnapped in Iraq has been released by Iraq, a man in Texas admits to killing a 7 year-old girl in his delivery van, Rex Heuermann admits to killing 8 women in the Gilgo Beach serial murders, the husband of the woman who allegedly fell overboard in the Bahamas has been arrested, and the McDonald's CEO can't stop eating his own "products". In sports, the Brew Crew dropped another one to the Red Sox yesterday, MLB hands down suspensions for the brawl between the Angels & Braves, the Bucks lost again last night, the OKC Thunder clinch the #1 seed in the Western Conference with the NBA Playoffs right around the corner, and the NCAA Men's Frozen Four kicks off this afternoon with Wisconsin vs. North Dakota! We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what we've been watching. Plus, Brian talked about his latest favorite reels to watch while doomscrolling. A dad who runs a bakery is going viral for having his kids narrate the videos he posts, and if you're going to be on vacation sometime soon…you might want to try Out-Horse-ing your emails. Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the Mike Vrable/Dianna Russini scandal, Fernando Mendoza plans on skipping the upcoming NFL draft, the Pirates lock up Konnor Griffin to a big contract, Ovi is planning on mulling retirement this summer, and an unfortunate incident at a Tampa Bay Rays game recently left one fan feeling a draft. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of guys in #Florida who strapped a dead gator to their vehicle and drove around with it on the roof, a woman who sneezed a 1-inch worm out of her nose, a guy in California who got arrested for demanding free gasoline, a world-record gathering of Michael Meyers, and filming yourself to train your A.I. robot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hump Day is finally here with some really warm weather expected. Also looking at some rain tonight. Gonna try to get some yard work done before the showers begin. In the news this morning, the results of yesterday's elections in Wisconsin, President Trump announces a cease-fire with Iran, and the UW Board of Regents voted yesterday to fire the UW President. In sports, the Brewers dropped a game to the Red Sox yesterday, the Bucks also lost last night to Brooklyn, a wild dust-up between the Angels & Braves, the favorites to win next year's NCAA men's national championship, and some pics of Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel are going viral. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed the very expensive reshoots that were required for the Michael Jackson movie that comes out later this month. Cute story about a seal at the New England Aquarium who's obsessed with his rubber duckie, and a college student in Vietnam is being called a hero after running into a burning building & saving seven people from the fire. Now that Artemis II is on it's way back to Earth, people are talking about what's next for the program. And that will eventually be living on the surface of the moon. Which could lead to a new species of human beings, apparently. Plus, did you see the "Full House" video they released? Elsewhere in sports, Bears legend Steve McMichael had CTE at the time of his death last year, a look at the schedule of the NCAA Frozen Four which kicks off tomorrow, a baby is born at an NHL game, and a bunch of very expensive hockey sticks are stolen during an extremely Canadian crime. Speaking of things that are expensive…check out this house in Seattle that's a bit out of it's price range. We're a few weeks removed from the whole "CEO's eating their own food" trend, but the McDonald's CEO is still trying to explain what went wrong during his video with the Big Arch burger. Taco Bell announced that they're going to be adding steak & guac nacho fries to their menu, young people are discover "Farmer's Coke", and Doritos became too expensive for the Walmart shelves! A house painter is suing UNC football coach Bill Belichick, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a unique way some schools in #Florida are trying to battle against school shooters, an angry beaver in NJ is captured after it terrorized & attacked residents, a guy in Utah got busted doing 112mph in a 70mph zone with his mom…grandmom..and a 16 year-old girl in the car, and a #FloridaWoman was also speeding and assaulted an officer who arrested her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VOTE! I know it's not a terribly important ballot, but your vote does count, so get out there & do your civic duty! On the show this morning, we talked about what IS on the ballot today in La Crosse & Eau Claire, discussed yesterday's Artemis II trek behind the moon, and we also got an update on the UW President who refuses to resign. Also, an update on kid who got injured at a zoo in Pennsylvania. In sports, the Michigan Wolverines beat the UCONN Huskies in the National Championship game last night, the Brew Crew beat the Red Sox and Willson Contreras got into it with Brandon Woodruff, a look at the men's Frozen Four later this week, and John Blackwell is entering the transfer portal. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, who's taking over for Stephen Colbert, and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Elsewhere in sports, Angel Reese is on the move, and the Dallas Stars have indefinitely banned a fan after an investigation into a Nazi salute during a game in December. The famous California eagles have two healthy eaglets, and a TikTok video about a small family business has now saved the bakery! Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am this morning and we also looked at an unintended side effect of taking GLP-1s. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stabbing with a toothbrush, a woman who fell from a carnival ride, a "Dexter" style murder in #Florida, and an extremely creepy school board member in Tennessee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hope everyone had a great Easter weekend and spent some time with family & friends. Enjoyed some ham. Watched ALL the basketball! We recapped our Easter weekends this morning and we talked about what we were watching the last couple of days. In the news, an update on the Artemis II, a toddler is injured at a zoo after getting into a wolf enclosure, an insurance scam targeting Mt. Everest climbers, a Special Forces rescue of an F15 Airman shot down in Iran, and multiple people are injured when a man drives into parade. In sports, recaps of the Brew Crew weekend and the last couple of games for the Bucks, Giannis & the team are definitely headed towards an ugly break-up, the UCLA women handily beat the South Carolina team, and a look at tonight's men's matchup between UCONN & Michigan. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and could WKRP in Cincinnati actually become a reality? Heart-warming story about an entire school in New Hampshire that learned sign language because one of it's students is deaf. And two stories about heroes who saved people from being burned to death, including a 12 year-old girl. Elsewhere in sports, Geno Auriemma apologizes for his actions after the UCONN/South Carolina game on Friday night, President Trump signs an executive order to limit transfers in the NCAA, the Dallas Stars are investigating a few fans who allegedly made Nazi gestures during a game in December, and the Brewers latest mascot made it's appearance this weekend while the team was in Kansas City. A list of some Boomer opinions we can all agree on. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Waymo that was driving the wrong way, a #FloridaWoman who is accused of trying to burn down her husband's house, a boutique owner in South Carolina who won't stop swindling her customers, and a former daycare worker in MN who had a liquid lunch & fell on top of a student.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Friday! It's Easter weekend and we've got a bunch of rain in the forecast today with some thunderstorms possible tonight. Not going to warm up until next Wednesday when we might see temps get back into the 60's. With the holiday coming up on Sunday, we looked at some Easter stuff this morning including how much Americans will be spending on food, candy, and other Easter stuff. And a "new-ish" trend for kids who want to go hunting for Easter eggs. In the news this morning, Pam Bondi gets fired by President Trump, the Artemis II launch had a bit of a snafu when the toilet broke, the Tiger Woods bodycam footage gets released, the University of Wisconsin President is refusing to leave his position after being told to resign, and a recall on popular chicken nuggets from Walmart. In sports, the Brew Crew start a 3-game series in Kansas City tonight, the Bucks are off until tomorrow when they welcome in the Celtics, the NCAA Women's Final Four kicks off later today while the men's Final Four starts tomorrow night. Michigan's getting their starting point guard back just in time after an allergic reaction sent him to the hospital, and Kirk Cousins signs with the Raiders! We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, the latest on the drama surrounding the band "Turnstile". It's some wild stuff! Great story about a woman who was hiking with her dog and fell over 180 feet down a waterfall, was rescued by helicopter, and a week later they were also able to locate & rescue her dog that went missing after her tumble. Elsewhere in sports, both Tiger Woods(duh) AND Phil Mickelson will miss next week's Masters tournament, Cade Cunningham is still recovering from his collapsed lung, the Washington Wizards apologized for an April Fool's joke because overly sensitive people got butthurt on the internet, and a couple of Red Bull racers have been suspended for sabotaging a recent race by moving rocks on the race course. Lots of people are going to be traveling this weekend to see family & friends, so we discussed some of our biggest travel pet-peeves. Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stabbing inside of a chicken coop, an OnlyFans content creator who's sending "care packages" to the brave men & women of the US Military, a restaurant in Louisiana that had to install a fence around their outdoor dining area to stop homeless people from shitting on their patio, and a #FloridaTeen who was arrested after human remains were found in multiple suitcases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So close to the weekend….with rain likely today, and showers & thunderstorms continuing until sometime on Saturday. We kicked things off with the original version of the "Thursday Song" thanks to our guy, Skradie. Miss that dude. And we also talked to Office Cora just after 8am to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. It's also "Hypothetical Thursday", so we asked each other hypothetical questions…Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you rather be a great recruiter or a great strategist?" Brian's question for Jean was: "If you had to fart all of the farts you have left to fart in your life, how long would that take?" In the news this morning, an American journalist is kidnapped in Iraq, NASA successfully launched the Artemis II yesterday, the latest on Kristi Noem's husband and his alternative lifestyle, Reese's says they're going back to the original recipe for their peanut butter cups, and how much would you be willing to pay for sunlight on demand? In sports, the Brew Crew beat the Rays again yesterday while umpire C.B. Bucknor had another rough outing…but only because he got hit by a foul ball. The Bucks lost again last night, the NCAA Men's Frozen Four begins this afternoon with Wisconsin taking on North Dakota later this evening, the schedules for the men's & women's Final Fours which begin tomorrow, and former Badger Jack Pugh has passed away. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and discussed some of the more humorous April Fool's pranks that major companies pulled yesterday. Check out this 99 year-old woman who really wanted to celebrate her birthday with some hunky firefighters(she got her wish!). And kudos to this guy who set up a GoFundMe for an elderly Dominos delivery driver who went the extra mile to provide better service. Looking ahead to Sunday, we checked out a breakdown of America's favorite Easter candies. And elsewhere in sports, the quadruple amputee/former professional cornhole player that allegedly shot & killed a passenger in his vehicle has been denied bond, and the locker that UCONN's Braylon Mullins used when his team beat Duke in the Elite 8 is up for auction. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaCouple that were busted having sex in public, a #FloridaMan who was arrested for trespassing while wearing a prison jumpsuit, a car with a "human skin-like" interior complete with nipples & moles, new footage that supposedly debunks the famous Bigfoot video from the 1960's, and a woman in Maryland who allegedly called ICE on the guys that were fixing her roof so she wouldn't have to pay for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's April 1st. It's April Fool's Day. And it's also 95.7 The Rock's 28th "birthday". Yup, 4/1/98 we made the switch to an active rock station and we've never looked back. Thanks for coming along with us for the ride! To celebrate the new month, we had a list of things to look forward to in April…including the new movies coming out, TV shows, the sporting events happening over the next 30 days, and some of the more interesting holidays. And since it's also April Fool's Day, we looked at some of the more famous pranks that have been pulled. In the news this morning, the latest on Tiger Woods, the helicopter pilots that flew by Kid Rock's house in Tennessee are off the hook, GMail is letting you change your humiliating email address, and we're going back to the moon today for the first time in 50 years! In sports, the Brewers got a nice win over the Rays last night…even with C.B. Bucknor looking like a complete idiot at 1st base. The Bucks finally got a win, a look at the men's & women's upcoming Final Four schedules, as well as a look at the Frozen Four schedule. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we talked about Jimmy Kimmel's beef with plumbers. Elsewhere in sports, the US men's soccer team lost again yesterday, the "Hard Knocks" series announced it's next two teams to be featured, and a Patriots running back is showing support for former Bulls guard Jaden Ivey. Great story about a woman in Chicago who got a bone marrow transplant from a stranger in Poland that saved her life…and then he showed up at her wedding! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drug dealer that got hit in the face with a bag of cocaine, kids flushing their plastic vapes down the toilets at schools, the Mets are selling a full velour tracksuit at their merch store, an Ivy League teacher that's requiring students to use typewriters to combat A.I. in the classroom, an attorney who's being penalized for using A.I. to write a brief, and a guy who tried to open an emergency door on a flight in India claiming he was "possessed by a ghost". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What an absolutely beautiful day it was yesterday! Cooling off the rest of the week with some rain and possible snow on Thursday. Last week, we had a kangaroo on the loose in Wisconsin…while a zoo in New Mexico had to delay it's opening after an elephant got loose! Speaking of Wisconsin, a priest who was arrested last year for child enticement & attempted sexual assault is now facing new charges…and a "teen takeover" at the Bayshore mall turns ugly. Elsewhere in the news, the Army is investigating the recent helicopter stunt at Kid Rock's house, and the US Military is building an underground complex beneath the new White House ballroom. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Rays last night, the Bucks play tonight against the Mavs, the results of last night's final two games of the NCAA women's Elite 8, the Chicago Bulls waive Jaden Ivey, and Tiger Woods doesn't want a driver. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also talked about what's new on New Release Tuesday. In other sports news, the 49ers conclude that the power substation by their practice field has nothing to do with all their injuries, and the WNBA's Connecticut Sun is selling & moving. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the Brewers hot start. Today is National Tater Day, so make sure you've got some tots or mashed potatoes on the menu tonight. Cool story about a woman who runs a teddy bear hospital, and a World War II Veteran is the oldest organ donor in US history! Hidden Valley Ranch is looking for Ranch-Bassadors to travel the world & preach the gospel of HVR, and we also had a new "Karen of the Day" Plus, a list of some survival "tips" that aren't true and won't help you survive in real-world situations. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who slept with identical twins and got pregnant by one of them, a woman who was busted driving while on a Zoom hearing with a judge, and a woman in Michigan who escaped from the back of a cop car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back! Very warm today with a high near 80° expected. In the news this morning, the latest on the most recent Tiger Woods DUI, airports are now warning people that they shouldn't arrive "too early", Chesney the Kangaroo has been captured & returned to his zoo, a woman in TN gets arrested because of an A.I. facial recognition mistake, and a Fox News reporter gets body slammed live on air! In sports, the Bucks are officially out of the playoffs, the Brew Crew sweep the White Sox, the Badger men's hockey team upsets Michigan State in overtime to advance to the Frozen Four, the men's & women's tournaments are winding down, and Chase Elliott wins at Martinsville yesterday. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight. A heroic senior dog takes on a bear to protect her family, and a bunch of pilots come to the aid of dozens of animals. Elsewhere in sports, the NFL is looking at hiring replacement refs, the Vegas Golden Knights make a head-coaching change, and an umpire had a REALLY bad day behind the plate. An interesting online calculator offers up some facts that will make you feel old. And another online quiz to determine how optimistic you really are. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Indiana who stole a semi full of Bud Light and got into a chase with the cops, a Barbie Dream experience that was hardly a "dream", a #FloridaWoman who just won a bunch of money in a lawsuit after she ate ice cream with metal nails in it, and a gender reveal party at a Cracker Barrel that's going viral.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weekend is here and I'm ready to take a nap. Took the bus trip to Milwaukee yesterday for the Brewer game and while I had a lot of fun, got home WAY past my bedtime last night and didn't get much sleep before coming to work this morning. So, I definitely see a siesta in my future plans this afternoon. In the news this morning, the latest on the escaped kangaroo in Wisconsin, the TSA lines are really bad all over the country but there are ways to check ahead to see just how long the lines are, President Trump's signature is going to appear on US currency, Dash Crofts passes away at age 87, and apparently…some people are finding out that their short flights are being replaced with bus rides…just like in "Home Alone". In sports, the Brew Crew got a nice win over the White Sox yesterday, the Bucks play tomorrow afternoon and only have 11 games left in the regular season, a recap of yesterday's Sweet 16 action and a look at this weekend's men's & women's tournaments. Plus, the Badger men's hockey team beats Dartmouth to advance in the Frozen Four. We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Netflix raises their prices AGAIN!!!! And a new, animated "Stranger Things" series is coming next month! Elsewhere in sports, Tom Brady recently asked the NFL about returning to the field to play quarterback, and Hootie is buying into a NASCAR team! A Boy Scout recently got a very rare honor after saving his Scout Master's life, a couple of State Troopers in Maryland are getting recognized for saving and infant's life, and a woman is reunited with her dog after it went missing NINE years ago! Brian recapped his bus trip to the Brewer game yesterday. Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & in Eau Claire. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a KFC pickle jacket, an officer that was drunk on-duty, a #FloridaMan who drove onto an airport runway and tried getting onto a couple of planes, and a #FloridaMan who tried to save his vehicle from hail damage during a recent storm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looks like 70° in the forecast later today with cooler temps the rest of this week. It's Workforce Wednesday…so we helped you over the hump thanks to GameDay Men's Health on Highway 16. Sign up for that here! In the news this morning, no charges will be filed against Alan Ritchson, an update on the death of Jessi Pierce and her three children, Kwik Trip has a new mascot, and a mom in Utah is accused of kidnapping & threatening her child's bully. In sports, the Bucks play tonight and also got rebuked by the NBPA for the Giannis situation. The results of last night's NIT schedule, a look at the men's & women's Sweet 16 games, plus the upcoming Frozen Four! Even though tomorrow is technically Opening Day for MLB…there is a game tonight between the Yankees & Giants, and the Tarheels have fired their head coach after an early exit in the March Madness tourney. We let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Also, a look at some movie & TV travel hotspots. Last year, Natty Light had a custom work bench that they gave away for Father's Day, and now they have a specially formulated "Lawn Brew" fertilizer for your yard. Check out this 9 year-old boy who just recently learned to perform CPR and had to put his skills to the test almost immediately. And congrats to this woman who spent ten years as a janitor at a hospital while going to school and is now returning to the same hospital as a doctor! Elsewhere in sports, the rest of the card for the Ronda Rousey/Gina Carano fight gets announced, Joe Flacco is playing another season in the NFL, plus a look at some of the more interesting new food items at MLB parks this summer. Speaking of MLB parks & Opening Day, we looked at a rundown of the most & least expensive ballparks in the league. Do you struggle to sleep with a partner in the bed? Maybe you should try the Scandinavian Sleep Method. Or you could just get separate beds. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a guy sets a house on fire while singing "Burning Down the House", a mom who left her SEVEN kids in the car while she went gambling, a dude who took on a bull and lost, a bunch of drugs were found in some discount store Barbies, and a guy in Poland who finally passed his driving test after nearly 150 attempts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Really warming up the next couple of days…might get close to 70° tomorrow. In the news this morning, ICE agents are being deployed to airports to support TSA, Royal Caribbean canceled a bunch of cruises, Alan Ritchson beat one of his neighbors, the latest on the jet crash at La Guardia yesterday, In sports, the Bucks lost again last night, the Brewers are getting ready for their regular season opener on Thursday, the men's NIT tournament continues tonight, the Sweet 16 gets underway on Thursday night, and the Badger men's hockey team is prepping for the Frozen Four. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Also, Jason Biggs recently revealed what it took for "American Pie" to be a Rated-R film instead of an NC-17. We ran some clips of our interview with Mr. Skin, talking about his 27th Annual Anatomy Awards. You can hear the full interview here. A delivery driver is being credited with saving a woman's life after she suffered from a diabetic episode, and check out this house for sale in California that has a very good star in each of it's photos. The newest & hottest workout program is apparently sword yoga. Elsewhere in sports, JSN & Travis Kelce sign extensions with their respective teams, the head coach of Creighton is retiring, and Luka Doncic gets his most recent technical foul rescinded by the NBA. Easter is coming up next Sunday and according to a new survey 2/3rds of American adults think they deserve an Easter basket just as much as the kids do. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the Badgers getting bounced from the tourney by High Point last week, a preview of the Brewers season, and what the Bucks should do in the upcoming offseason. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some car thieves in Washington that were very concerned about their kitten, a guy who threw a bunch of human bones over the fence at an FBI office, a former sheriff deputy from #Florida gets fired for posting pics & videos on a fetish site, and a professional cornhole player who is also a quadruple amputee is accused of murdering someone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kinda chilly today, but back into the mid-60's later this week! Being that today is Monday, we took a look at a recent survey about which days of the week we hate the most(no shocker, Monday is #1). We also talked about the death of Chuck Norris, Justin Timberlake's DUI video, another bizarre episode from Shia LaBeouf, and a meteor that crashed through a woman's roof in Houston, TX. Also in the news this morning, a deadly plane crash in NY, and Joseph & Kendra Duggar get charged with several counts of endangering the welfare of a child. In sports, the men's Sweet 16 is set to begin this Thursday, while the women's tournament continues today with second round action. The Bucks play the Clippers tonight, Tyler Reddick got his fourth win of the NASCAR season yesterday, and the Badger women's hockey team wins the National Championship again! We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and in honor of Chuck Norris, we brought back "Norris Nuggets" for a bit this morning. A recent Reddit poll asked people to rank the worst person to sit next to on a 3-hour flight. Elsewhere in sports, Kevin Durant and Lebron James both set some records this weekend, a Shohei Ohtani jersey from the WBC just sold for a LOT of money at auction, and the hockey community is mourning the death of Jessi Pierce and her three children in a house fire. Switching gears to some good news, Uganda just relocated four white rhinos from a sanctuary to a national park after they almost became extinct, and a company in the UK has created special glasses to help people with early-stage dementia. Opening Day is later this week and the Brew Crew finally unveiled all the new food items that are coming to Miller Park this year! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about cocaine sharks, a warning about quicksand in National Parks, a German teen who stole a bus to pick up his girlfriend, a Minnesota grandmother's desperate plea for Happy Hour at the retirement home and a #FloridaWoman who was peeing all over some Airbnbs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Friday! Hello, Spring! Hello SIXTY FRIGGIN' DEGREES!!!!! Yup, it's Friday…the first day of Spring…and it's going to be in the low 60's today & tomorrow…and into the 70's by Sunday. Unbelievable turnaround from last weekend's bleep-show. Plus, you've got Warrant, Firehouse, & Steelheart at the La Crosse Center tonight and Hairball at the Omni Center tomorrow night! What a weekend. We kicked things off this morning with some news, including the latest on Chuck Norris after he was hospitalized in Hawaii, the Costco CEO jumps into the trend of big corporation bosses eating their own "products", the upcoming season of "The Bachelorette" gets canceled, the mom in Milwaukee who locked her six kids in a storage container avoids jail time, and Afroman wins one for America! In sports, the Badgers busted everyone's bracket with their loss to High Point yesterday, a look at today's men's & women's schedules, the Bucks got rag-dolled by the Jazz last night, Pistons star Cade Cunningham has a collapsed lung, the Vikings sign Carson Wentz, and Jurickson Profar's suspension is upheld. With everyone locked in on college basketball for the next few weeks, we took a look at some of the strict rules that the players are expected to follow. Plus, some food deals you can take advantage of during the tournament. And a very unique bracket claims to be perfect through one day of action. Today's the first day of Spring and the weather is acting accordingly…so we took a look at a list of some other benefits of Spring finally arriving. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new in theaters this weekend. Also, Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. Elsewhere in sports, the World Baseball Classic was such a success that MLB is already trying to figure out how to ruin it, and speaking of ruining things…take a look at the Mets & Giants attempts at a 9-9-9 challenge at their stadiums this summer. Incredible story about a cat that went missing for FIVE years and finally reunited with it's original owners, and a woman who was an original "Rosie the Riveter" is turning 100 years old and wants to help honor millions of women who powered the U.S. through World War II. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an otter that attacked a woman, a couple of idiots destroyed a wooly mammoth display at a museum, a dancing robot at a restaurant in California goes berserk, and some idiot got arrested after jumping in Moo Deng's enclosure at the zoo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here we are…just waiting for these concerts this weekend. Warrant, Firehouse & Steelheart at the La Crosse Center tomorrow night and then Hairball at the Omni Center on Saturday night. Find more info & get tickets for these two shows along with the Filter & Finger 11 show at the La Crosse Center next Thursday HERE. On the show this morning, we asked each other Hypothetical Questions for Hypothetical Thursday. Brian's question for Jean was: "You’re walking through the woods when you come across a black suitcase. It contains a million dollars and a bloodstained piece of paper with the word “don’t” written on it. Will you take the suitcase home with you or leave it?" Jean's question for Brian was: " " Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. In the news, Punch the monkey now has a girlfriend, a meteor seen in Texas was definitely NOT acting like a meteor, and an update on the missing Air Force General. In sports, the First Four has wrapped up and the tournament starts today with a bunch of games including Wisconsin vs. High Point, the Bucks are in Utah tonight to take on the Jazz, the WNBA & it's players have a new labor agreement, and Jack Hughes wants his gold medal-winning puck back. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and also looked at some ways to save money on gas with the prices rising. Another sign of the Wussification of America - Gen-Z people are saying that capital letters are "too intense". Elsewhere in sports, a NASCAR driver gets suspended, an NBA player uses his shoe to block a shot, and Colin Dorgan does it again! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan that ran from the cops and eventually got taken into custody by some officers on paddleboards, a mom who held a 10 year-old boy down while her kids beat him up, a food truck operator in Japan who drove his vehicle to a fire station while it was on fire, and a lawsuit involving hot chocolate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just when you thought it was over…BAM! More snow. Ugh. I know it wasn't much during the overnight…but seriously. Can it just be Saturday already with a high of 70° in the forecast? Did you see the meteor that rocketed across the sky in Ohio yesterday? Impressive stuff. Also in the news this morning, a wild story about Pokémon Go, Kid Rock responds to the joke about him during the Oscars, and a former Baywatch star gets arrested in Wisconsin! In sports, the Bucks lost to the Cavs last night and Giannis is injured again, the results of yesterday's "First Four" games in the men's NCAA tourney and a look at today's games, Team USA lost the championship game of the World Baseball Classic to Venezuela last night, the Badger women's hockey team is getting ready for their game against Penn State on Saturday, and the Badger men's basketball team plays tomorrow against High Point. We talked about what's no TV today/tonight including the new episode of Survivor featuring Zac Brown! A list of signs that your co-worker has no clue what they are doing, and a look at how often Americans are having sex and how long does it last on average. Elsewhere in sports, the Dolphins trade Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos, an update on Aden Holloway, the Brewers announced that they'll be showing ten of their games on over-the-air stations this season, and if you're going to the season opener next Thursday…the Brew Crew is going to show a sneak peek at the upcoming Bob Uecker documentary. Nice story out of Canada about firefighters rescuing a golden retriever who fell through the ice on a frozen pond, and a woman in Georgia living with cerebral palsy just got a bunch of help from people on the internet so she could attend a special needs prom. We also played our interview with Patrick Stone of Hairball!! They'll be at the Onalaska Omni Center on Saturday night. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a patient that refuses to leave a #Florida hospital, first cousins getting married in #Florida, a guy who tried to use fake money to pay is bail, and a dude who drove from Arizona to Alaska to try & kill his ex-wife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy St. Paddy's Day!!! Enjoy some corned beef or Shepherd's pie…have a beer or two. Just be safe out there! On the show this morning, a bunch of St. Paddy's Day stuff, including a list of the best cities to celebrate the holiday, and a rundown of some deals & freebies you can take advantage of today. Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the World Baseball Classic and the possibility of the Packers selling the naming rights to Lambeau Field. We also spoke to Brandon Leum of "Building a Refuge" about their upcoming event at the Radisson Hotel in La Crosse before this Saturday night's Hairball show at the Omni Center. In the news this morning, a recall on meatloaf from Costco, the Utah "Black Widow" is found guilty of poisoning her husband, a retired Air Force General goes missing, and the Oscars missed a bunch of dead celebrities during their "In Memoriam" segment…as usual. In sports, the Bucks take on the Cavs tonight, and the NCAA First Four also kicks off tonight on TruTV! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday. A bus driver in Georgia is being credited with saving a family from a house fire, and check out this kid who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer using his "Make-A-Wish" to help other people in his community. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman from MN who threw a tarantula at a tenant living in her basement, a #FloridaMan who tried twice to steal a septic tank from a construction site, a dude in Pennsylvania who's in trouble for feeding his pet parakeet beer & marijuana, and a Cheetozard sold for over $84,000!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snow-Maggedon is here and it ain't over yet. The blizzard warning continues until 1pm this afternoon…and then it'll be almost 60° by Friday. Go figure. In the news this morning, the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie, an outbreak of Norovirus on a Princess cruise ship sickens over 150 people, Target is apparently going to sell less toys in the future, and a recap of last night's Oscars. In sports, the Bucks split the weekend with a loss on Friday and a win yesterday, the Badgers lost to Michigan in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament and still managed to get a five-seed for the NCAA men's bracket, Team USA beat the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic to advance to the championship game, Denny Hamlin wins in Vegas, and Team USA sweeps the hockey gold at the Olympics & Paralympic games! We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed a recent Reddit thread about movies that are 10/10 with no bad parts. Did you see Dave Grohl at that random BBQ serving up food? A group of dads in Texas got together recently and bought a vehicle for a beloved crossing guard who was using public transportation & rideshares after her car broke down, and another elderly worker is set for life after someone started a GoFundMe for him. Elsewhere in sports, a look at the First Four of the NCAA men's bracket, the Jim Irsay collection sold for a LOT of money, Auston Matthews is out for the season and now the Maple Leafs are asking the NHL to change it's suspension policy, and apparently Ronda Rousey is in the AEW now. If you're looking for a new gig, Pizza Hut is apparently looking for a crust connoisseur. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a golf cart DUI in #Florida, a #FloridaWoman tried to murder her own sister, a woman who ate some homemade fermented swordfish & got botulism, and a reporter in California who had an unexpected guest while doing a live shot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy wind, Batman! Before all the snow & cold weather, we got a bunch of wind and rain during the overnight. Today is Friday the 13th…our second of the year. One more in November. And in honor of this day, we looked at a list of 13 facts about Friday the 13th. Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. In the news this morning, the FDA has warned the manufacturer of Ozempic for failing to report certain side effects to their consumers, a pill that could possibly help with sleep apnea, a few chain restaurants are offering deals on food for Friday the 13th, and Live Nation employees get busted for shit-talking their customers. In sports, the Bucks lost again last night, the Badgers held on to beat Washington in the Big Ten Tournament yesterday, a look at today's Big Ten action, Team USA takes on Canada tonight in the World Baseball Classic, the Vikings have officially signed Kyler Murray, and the Big 12 is switching back to a hardwood court after trying the LED glass floor. We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, the latest on the "Malcolm in the Middle" reboot, and Stewie from "Family Guy" is getting his own spin-off show. Elsewhere in sports, Tony Dungy is leaving "Sunday Night Football" on NBC, a possible burial ground located under a parking lot belonging to the Tampa Bay Rays, and apparently UFC fighters are going to be training FBI agents. According to a new study, one in three people believe the world will come to an end during their lifetime. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an aggressive goose on the Florida A&M campus, a lawsuit about salsa, a drunk #FloridaWoman who tried to give the cops some batteries & Q-tips instead of her license, a son who beat his stepfather after the dude was strangling his mother, and a dude got his ass beat by some car wash employees after attacking them with an axe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here comes the snow!!! We're seeing reports of 8-12 inches on Sunday before a high of just 19° on Monday. WTF? Thankfully, it looks like 52° by next Thursday, so it should all melt quickly. We started the show with the Thursday Song and we talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend since she's recovered from her illness last week. In sports, the Bucks are in Miami tonight to take on the Heat, results of yesterday's Big Ten basketball action and a look at today's schedule, Team USA advances to in the World Baseball Classic, and the scores from yesterday's Big Ten men's hockey tourney. We had stories about priests behaving badly, including one who was stealing baseball cards from a Walmart, and an update on the priest who was embezzling money from his own parish. Elsewhere in the news, a new game from the Wordle people to keep you occupied in the morning, and a fun website to waste some time later today. Plus, the outcome of the wife-carrying championships in the UK, and a bunch of terrible grades for Buc-ee's stations. Also in sports this morning, an update on free agency in the NFL, Alex Bowman is going to miss another NASCAR race due to vertigo, we might be seeing an NFL game on Thanksgiving eve this year, Jonathan Davis of KORN is going to be the grand marshal at this weekend's NASCAR race, and an incredible goal from Colin Dorgan. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight. Also talked about Jeff Probst "rapping" on last night's episode of Survivor, and Kelly Clarkson admitting that even though she won American Idol Season One, she never actually received the car or the cash that was promised. Crazy story about a 19 year-old pilot who had to make an emergency landing on a highway in Florida and got an assist from a guy in a pickup truck. And check out this severely neglected pooch who got some much-needed help at an animal rescue in Minnesota and is now living her best life! We asked each other Hypothetical Questions today and Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather be able to speak all human languages or be able to speak to animals?" Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you rather go 100 years into the future or 100 years into the past?" And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who just won a bunch of money in a lawsuit after her boss kept calling her "potato", a kickboxer in the UK who just pulled a 4,000lb car over 160 feet with his junk, a couple of women in Texas who were trying to drop some contraband into a prison using drones, and a #FloridaMan who got a bunch of lap dances & tried to skip out on the payments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Wednesday & the return of Winter! Gonna be chilly for the next few days with some snow in the forecast. Definitely closing the windows when I get home later this morning. In the news this morning, a man wanted in connection with a murder case in Wisconsin was taken into custody in Utah, tornados ripped through parts of Illinois & Indiana last night, a catholic bishop in California resigns after embezzling almost $300,000 from his parish, and the Arizona DOT announces the winners in the "Adopt a Snowplow" contest. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Suns last night, the Big Ten men's basketball tourney kicked off yesterday and continues later this morning, the schedules for the Big Ten men's & women's hockey tourneys, Bam Adebayo goes off for 83 points last night, and Team USA blew it against Italy last night in the World Baseball Classic. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and an upcoming Black Sabbath orchestral tour. In the "Good News" department, an 80 year-old man and his 99 year-old dad enjoyed some free oysters, a stroke survivor gets a nice surprise from Dunkin Donuts, and another story about a dog saving someone's life! Are you exhausted by tipping culture? You aren't alone, apparently. 83% of people in a survey say that automatic service fees should be banned. Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the NFL free agency moves, and Talked about a couple of new TikTok "trends", including frambled eggs, "Ring My Bell" videos, and a pizza topping that's a big red flag for women. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who allegedly stabbed her roommate to death, a Kentucky couple who locked their young children in a closet, an app that's supposed to help men stop masturbating has apparently gotten hacked, another #FloridaWoman who left her daughter at a bar to go drinking at another bar, and a naked burglar is terrorizing a community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One more decent day before some winter weather returns tomorrow with much cooler temps and some snow in the morning forecast. In the news this morning, an update on the woman who shot at Rihanna's house, the NBA is forcing the Orlando Magic to cancel their "Magic City Monday" promotion, the lead singer of Boston dies, former Wisconsin Chief Justice Annette Ziegler is not running for re-election, and a teacher in Georgia dies after a prank gone wrong at his home. In sports, the Bucks take on the Suns tonight, the USA beat Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, the latest on the upcoming Big Ten Tournaments, and the Packers making moves in free agency. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, both Arnold & Stallone are going to be involved in sequels to some of their classic films. Had a new "Karen of the Day" who was playing loud videos on her phone on an airplane. Cool story about a father who is finally able to see in color after getting a special pair of glasses for Christmas, and a dog in Virginia who saved a woman's life after she was suffering from symptoms of hypothermia. Elsewhere in sports, more moves being made in NFL free agency, and Francis Ngannou is being added to the upcoming Rousey/Carano fight on Netflix. We talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show. Today is "National Ranch Day" so we hooked you up with some stats & info on everyone's favorite condiment. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a food stand in Philly that recently got 600 tubs of French onion dip, a woman in Missouri who pulled a "3 Little Bears", a woman in Cincinnati who is being terrorized by raccoons in her home, a dead body that turned out to be a deer carcass, and a bass fisherman who got arrested for cheating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rode the Harley to work today…likely won't be able to the rest of this week. Looking at some snow possible on Wednesday & again on Saturday morning. Don't forget that our 21st Annual St. Paddy's Day .01k is on Saturday on Pearl St. and you can still register by clicking here! IN the news this morning, actress Jennifer Runyon Corman has died, several shots were fired at Rihanna's home over the weekend, the NYPD have now found a third explosive device near the mayor's residence, a massive FORD recall, and deadly tornadoes ripped through parts of the Midwest this weekend. In sports, the Bucks snapped a four-game losing streak on Saturday, but lost again yesterday. The Badgers finished their regular season with a win over another ranked opponent, the Big Ten Tourney is now set, Ryan Blaney won at Phoenix yesterday, an update on the World Baseball Classic, and Maxx Crosby gets traded to the Ravens. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and the stuff we watched over the weekend. Plus, a list of rock stars who tried a solo career that didn't go so well. The website unclaimedbaggage.com just released a list of the weird things that were found in lost luggage in 2025. Check out this kid who got adopted by his anesthesiologist! Elsewhere in sports, the results of this past Saturday's UFC 326 & a look at the card of the upcoming UFC Freedom Fight 250 at the White House this June. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a sheriff who drank a bunch of 4 Lokos before his shift, a scary scene on a Southwest flight, a guy who used Google Translate to help him rob a restaurant, a dude in Russia who accidentally left a window open in his apartment and returned to find a bunch of pigeons living in his place, and a #FloridaMan who had a conjugal visit inside of a porta-potty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weekend is here and so is the rain & thunderstorms! Then we get the much warmer temps for a few days before it cools back off next week. In the news this morning, Britney Spears gets popped for DUI, Kristi Noem gets fired, a WI teen is getting life in prison for murdering his parents, a possible solution for the Daylight Savings Time problem, and another WI resident gets sentenced for setting fire to a Congressman's office. In sports, the Bucks & Badgers both play tomorrow, the World Baseball Classic continues today with Team USA's first game, Packer legend Bob Harlan dies, and Lebron sets another record. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a former couple on "The Amazing Race" is suing the show & it's producers for allegedly making them look bad. Talked about some new music releases, and also got an update on a possible "Hole" reunion. Elsewhere in sports, the NCAA handed down several suspensions after this week's brawl between South Alabama & Coastal Carolina, Aaron Rodgers had some interesting revelations during a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee show, and a former college assistant coach is being accused of being a pimp! Crazy story about a woman who helped save her husband's life after he got trapped in an avalanche, and a waitress who helped a frazzled mother with her unruly child is getting some help of her own! Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen AND Eau Claire! Wendy's is looking for a Chief Tasting Officer & is willing to pay that person $100,000!!! And Taco Bell is going viral for all the wrong reasons after a guy posted a video about their wrappers sticking to his food. Couple of stories about flying: United Airlines is going to start requiring passengers to use headphones, and another airline is apparently only going to clean the "premium seats" on the plane in between flights. Gross. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Canadian dude in Vegas who stole a flamingo, a claw machine in Missouri that trapped another kid inside, companies that are handing out free nicotine to their employees, a former D.A.R.E. officer who got busted for selling drug while on duty, a warning to restaurants about fake health inspectors, and a couple with some wild names who got busted for drugs & illegal firearms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The line at the car wash was long, but it was sooooo worth the wait yesterday! Truck was absolutely filthy. I see some rain in the forecast tomorrow. Might even get a thunderstorm! It's Hypothetical Thursday on the show, so we asked each other hypothetical questions this morning. Jean's question was: "Would you rather have to grill 100% of your food or microwave it all?" Brian's question was: "What would be the worst thing to be allergic to?" Sadly, Office Cora was sick this morning, but we still hooked you up with some things to do in the 715 this weekend. In the news this morning, and update on the search for Nancy Grace, the Wendy's CEO has thrown his hat into the "burger taste-testing" arena, a recall on frozen items from Trader Joe's, and a proposal to ban cell phones in classrooms in Wisconsin. In sports, the Bucks lost again last night, the Badgers handily beat Maryland, an update on the World Baseball Classic, and legendary college football coach Lou Holtz died yesterday. And did you see this ref get punched at a college basketball game last night? Elsewhere in sports, a Bears player retires unexpectedly, the NFL announced the opponents for this upcoming season's Hall of Fame game, and Dick Vitale is going to be on the call for one of the First Four men's basketball games in the March Madness tourney. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight, and we also discussed what happened on Survivor last night(dude shit himself). Also, a possible Sphere being built in Nashville? Did you hear about the "mini miracle" on the Hudson River from a few days ago? Same scenario, just on a smaller scale as the original "Miracle on the Hudson" from 2009. A dog that spent most of her life at a shelter in Tennessee is now going to her fur-ever home, and a cat in Ireland that was missing for two weeks was just found in the wall of the home! Is this the saddest story of all time? An 82-year-old man who fought to get a traffic light installed at the intersection where his wife was killed in 2024 died on Monday in a car crash in the very same place. The traffic light was never added. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a "cool mom" in Utah who was arrested after she allegedly served alcohol to numerous children at a birthday party last weekend, a bar in Pittsburgh got an unwelcome guest last weekend, a woman in Canada who has run afoul of the Spice Girls, and a #FloridaWoman who got arrested for DUI and punched a cop in the face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a few days of being here & not being here…we're both back this morning to get you over the hump on Workforce Wednesday with some freebies from GameDay Men's Health! Brian was in the Twin Cities on Monday night and recapped his experience at the Bad Omens/Beartooth/President show. In the news this morning, the legendary Bruce Campbell has cancer, Washington State is apparently pre-banning "forced employee microchips", a new trend at bars & restaurants is bone-broth cocktails, and the fast-food burger wars heats up again with the CEOs of Burger King & McDonald's taste-testing their new offerings. In sports, the Bucks & Badgers play tonight, an update on AJ Allmendinger, and Jurickson Profar gets ANOTHER suspension. Elsewhere in sports, the Atlanta Falcons are going to play in Madrid next season, the Pittsburgh women's basketball coach gets canned, a new LED court makes it's debut in the Big 12, and an NBA player disagrees with the upcoming "Magic City Monday" promotion. Because we were both off yesterday, we decided to get Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show on the phone this morning! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and also talked about what's new on DVD this week. Plus, a celebrity version of "Squid Game" is apparently coming to Netflix. Today is "National Grammar Day" and it's also "Discover What Your Name Means Day"…so we looked that up. Got an update on Punch the monkey, and a heart-warming story about a guy who's battling cancer that recently got a very nice surprise. According to a new survey, the average woman spends $1,600 every year on "wellness", so we tried to figure out if Jean spent the same amount(she didn't) And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got a DUI while taking his driving test, a brawl in the drive-thru of a Wendy's, a dude who allegedly had a brain hemorrhage after playing video games for 4 days & three nights, and a serial donut shop robber in California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truck wash day! Gonna be almost 50° today with some colder temps & snow on the way tomorrow. So gotta get that truck in the car wash. Heading into the weekend, we talked about what's on TV for the next few days and what's new in theaters along with a few new music releases. Doc had to pre-record today's racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen and Eau Claire! We also highlighted some things to look forward to in the month of March, including some movies & TV shows, sporting events, and some of the holidays! Speaking of sports, the Bucks play tonight, the Badgers are in Washington tomorrow afternoon, the US Women's Hockey team is going to be partying in Las Vegas with Flavor Flav…while the US Men's Hockey team had their bar tab taken care of by Pat McAfee! A burger battle is heating up between McDonald's & Burger King…as Mickey-D's is introducing the "Big Arch Burger" and BK is apparently revamping it's Whopper. Plus, have you seen the new Johnsonville sausage flavor? Not sure I want to try this one. In the news this morning, a woman gives birth to a MASSIVE baby, the guy in Wyoming who dragged a dying wolf into a bar after hitting it with his snowmobile reaches a plea deal, and the grandfather with the "PB4WEGO" license plate gets a bit of help from the governor of NY. Elsewhere in sports, the NFL player's report gets leaked, Tony Dungy is apparently out at "Sunday Night Football", a couple of college basketball players helped out when those two cars fell into a sinkhole in Nebraska, and the Orlando Magic have a very unique collaboration coming up! Couple of dog stories this morning - A snowplow driver in New York rescued a couple of dogs that were running loose on the highway, and an old guy in Canada fell down and was rescued by his neighbor's pooch! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple who were seriously injured by some antlers that fell off the wall at a Longhorn steakouse, a couple who apparently beat each other with frying pans, a woman who tried to use movie prop money to bail a friend out of jail, and a guy who was flashing people at a Denny's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the work week begins to wrap up, it's gradually getting warmer with a high in the low 50's expected for tomorrow before winter dumps more snow on us Saturday morning. Yay! So, don't put your shovels away just yet. In the news this morning, Metallica officially announces their residency at the Sphere in Vegas, a recall on frozen blueberries, the US government has lifted the "shelter-in-place" order in Mexico, and Jackass is officially coming to an end. In sports, the Bucks got a win over the Cavs last night, the Badgers lost to Oregon, the deadly shooting at a hockey rink in Rhode Island has claimed another victim, the NFL announced yesterday that both the Jaguars & Commanders would be playing overseas next season, and former La Crosse Logger - Max Scherzer - signs a one-year deal with the Blue Jays. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we also looked at the list of nominees for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and determined who should & shouldn't get in. A singing mailman in Chicago went viral after someone on his route posted a doorbell camera video of him singing…people did some digging & found out he had a lengthy commute with no vehicle…and you can probably figure out the rest! And check out this nun who was willing to risk serious injury to herself in order to save a child from being crushed by a falling tree! It seems like everyone & their grandmother is on OnlyFans or some other adult platform…but what does the average person make per year by producing adult content? We took a look at the numbers. Elsewhere in sports, Joel Quenneville becomes just the 2nd head coach in NHL history with 1,000 wins, Sidney Crosby's injury at the Olympics will keep him out of action for another month, and NASCAR scraps the "Promoter's Caution" from this year's All-Star race. Today is "National Chili Day" and it's "Hypothetical Thursday"! Brian asked Jean: "Would you take $5 million dollars in cash right now, but your lifespan would be cut by 10 years?". And Jean asked Brian: "Which would you rather give up for a month? Your phone or your vehicles?" Office Cora joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. Plus, she recapped her vacation to Puerta Vallarta that came to an end just before all the drug cartel violence! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a dude in California who crashed his car while doing whippets and kept doing them while being rescued, a felon in LA who got in even more trouble for feeding a Buzz Ball to a hawk, a Whataburger manager in Texas who beat a customer with a trash barrel, a dude in Pennsylvania who set multiple fires in his townhome while trying to kill spiders, a guy in NY who is facing charges for trying to kill his own sister with a crossbow after an argument about the temperature in their house, and a #FloridaMan who went nuts in a Chinese restaurant and did a bunch of damage with a shovel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, yo! We got you over the hump this morning with freebies from GameDay Men's Health on Workforce Wednesday. You can sign up every week on our app or website! In the news this morning, a recap of last night's State of the Union Address, an update on the search for Nancy Guthrie, sad news for actor & comedian Martin Short and his family as his adopted daughter apparently took her own life, Christina Applegate reveals that she is now almost bed-ridden because of her battle with MS, and multiple NYPD officers were hit with snowballs yesterday. In sports, the Bucks beat the Heat last night, the Badgers take on Oregon later tonight, the Miz knocks an apple off a teammate's head with a 104mph heater(or did he?), Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Medal of Freedom from President Trump, and Jack and Quinn Hughes respond to the backlash from President Trump's phone call to the Gold-medal winning men's team. We talked about what's on TV and Brian reviewed the movie "Primate". A very unique kitten is going viral and looking for it's forever home…and congrats to this kid from Colorado who got a very in-depth tour of the Southwest Airline headquarters in Dallas. Elsewhere in sports, the Lions are playing in Germany next season, the NFL is possibly expanding replay, Kirk Cousins is going to be looking for a new team when the NFL year begins, and the UFL is making some very interesting changes to the kicking game this upcoming season. How often do you replace your underwear? Apparently, you're supposed to completely replace your skivvies every six months. Who knew? A couple of new diets are trending - something called "Boy Kibble"…and "Plastic Wrap Eating". And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the inventor of the Squatty Potty, a burglar in Atlanta that got captured in an air vent, a woman who almost died after getting a dog-lick infection, a grandpa with a unique license plate gets it revoked by the DMV, a wild video of a criminal suspect hiding in a trash can, and a Canadian strip club that's opening up next to a children's dance studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking like we're going to get into the 50's later this week before more snow hits us on Saturday. In the news this morning, Robert Carradine passed away at the age of 71, an update on the search for Nancy Guthrie, a Canadian man is going viral for taking a chainsaw to his television after the US Men's Hockey gold medal win at the Olympics, and a man with Tourette Syndrome had a very untimely outburst at the BAFTA awards over the weekend. In sports, the Bucks play tonight against the Heat, the Badgers are out of the Top 25 and take on Ohio State tomorrow night, Lindsey Vonn's leg almost got amputated after her crash at the winter games, the US Women's Hockey team declines President Trump's invite to the White House, and it looks like Manny Pacquiao is going to fight Floyd Mayweather again. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, a former star of "Home Improvement" gets sentenced to 16 months in jail. Elsewhere in sports, Kevin Harvick's son signs a deal with Toyota, Tyrese Haliburton has shingles, and a look ahead at the next Olympic games in 2028. Vogue has apparently declared 2026 "The Year of the Crack". And a list of things that seem impressive until you actually do them. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the Brewers' rough start to spring training and his recap of the Olympics. Wild story about a moving crew in Phoenix that helped save a 3 year-old after an Amber Alert was issued, and a woman's diamond went missing but was later found on the bottom of some guy's shoe! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a food delivery robot that destroyed a woman's garden, a college professor who got caught saying some racist stuff with a hot mic, a kid who was the victim of a throat-slashing is going viral for his attitude during a TV interview with his mom, and a guy in Kentucky got busted for having sex with roadkill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a weekend! After digging out on Friday after work, I took my sore back downtown & watched the US Men beat Slovakia to advance to the Gold Medal game, which they also won! Talked a lot about the Olympics wrapping up this weekend, including a final medal count & some of the bigger stories from the last few weeks in Italy. Elsewhere in the news this morning, the latest on the violence in Mexico, an update on the search for Nancy Guthrie, and a look at the blizzard hitting parts of the East Coast. In sports, the Bucks won on Friday after a long break for the NBA All-Star game, but lost yesterday to the Raptors. The Badgers took care of Iowa yesterday afternoon, Tyler Reddick won his 2nd consecutive race, the Brewers are struggling in Spring training, and Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore died over the weekend. Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and recapped "Dead of Winter" which the wife & I watched this weekend. Unless you've been living in a bunker recently, you know about Punch the Monkey. He's going super-viral after his mother refused to care for him at a zoo in Japan. And now IKEA is helping out after the zoo used a stuffed animal to help Punch. In other sports related items, Conor McGregor apparently wants to fight again, Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski died, and a fan ran onto the court of a college basketball game and tried to block a player's dunk. Check out these guys who set a record by playing Pickleball for 28 hours straight! And ICYMI, a dog that was abandoned at an airport has now been adopted by one of the airport officers who responded to the call of his abandonment! And a guy in Chicago is a hero after jumping into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan to rescue a baby who's stroller was blown into the lake by a strong gust of wind! Apparently, Mr. Clean is "retiring", and Dunkin' Donuts is testing a giant coffee bucket in some New England locations. Plus, tomorrow is "National Tortilla Chip" day, so Chipotle is giving away free chips & queso! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people pooping on the L.A. buses, a software engineer who somehow gained control of several thousand robot vacuums, an elementary school teacher in North Carolina who had a bad day at a Sam's Club, a Circle K in Arizona that sold a winning lottery ticket, a medic in Pittsburgh who was stealing rubber gloves from work & trading them for free pizza, and an auto repair shop in Iowa that made some questionable commercials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy crap, that's a lot of snow! After a couple of very mild days, winter returned to the Coulee Region last night and dumped a bunch of snow all over the place. Jean's out again, but Doc joined me just after 8am this morning for another racing report courtesy of County Materials in Holmen. In the news this morning, actor Eric Dane died yesterday afternoon at age 53 after a brief battle with ALS, an update on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, former Prince Andrew is arrested for his ties to Epstein, In sports, the Bucks return to action tonight against the Pelicans, the Badgers will play on Sunday against Iowa, Pat Murphy gets an extension from the Brewers, and the Chicago Bears moving to Indiana takes another step forward! Recapped the Olympic action from yesterday, including the US Women's Hockey team winning gold in overtime against Canada, an updated medal count, and the Australian reporter who got a bit tipsy before her live broadcast from the Winter Games. Talked about what's on TV this weekend along with what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music releases…including an upcoming heavy metal album from William "Captain Kirk" Shatner! Today(and every day) is "Love Your Pet Day"…so make sure they get some extra cuddles & treats today! Speaking of animals, check out these snowmobilers in NH who helped free a moose that was stuck in the snow. And a heart-warming story about a woman who tracked down her biological father who never knew she existed and then got adopted by him. Right in the #Feels Crazy story about an under-12 hockey game in Minnesota that lasted TWELVE overtimes and three days before coming to a conclusion! Couple of stories about fast food - The President of Burger King gave out his cellphone number(allegedly) so that customers can call or text him directly with complaints. Dunkin' Donuts is apparently giving out gloves today for iced coffee drinkers, Wendy's is once again releasing a Girl Scout cookies Thin Mint Frosty, and according to Instacart data…the most popular frozen pizza is Red Baron. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who got mad at his ex & attempted to destroy her car but picked the wrong SUV, a news anchor from Alabama that's going viral for being goth, a pediatric dentist who got arrested for working on patients while drunk, kung-fu robots in China, and an elementary school teacher from WI gets busted with cocaine at work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Jean or Office Cora today, just me and you! In the news this morning, an update on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a deadly avalanche in Lake Tahoe, a cause of death for actor Peter Greene, a cat food recall, and Tom Noonan…another well-known actor…passes away at age 74. In sports, the Badger men's basketball team takes on Iowa on Sunday, the Bucks return to action tomorrow night after the NBA All-Star break, the US Men's hockey team beat Sweden in overtime yesterday, Kyrie Irving is done for the season, and another update from Lindsey Vonn. Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the first ever YouTube video…which is apparently going into a museum. Talked about the latest from the Olympics including an updated medal count, and a dog that ran onto the track during the women's cross-country skiing event yesterday. Couple of cool stories here: an injured bald eagle was rescued by a few members of the NYPD, a woman who suffered a medical emergency and ended up in a canal gets rescued by a stranger, and some construction workers lighten the mood for some patients at a children's hospital. Elsewhere in sports, the Seahawks are officially going up for sale, and the MLBPA hires a new executive director. Even though Jean & Cora are both out today, my Hypothetical question for you was: "You can have any ONE vehicle from a film or TV show. Which one are you choosing?" According to a new survey, just 14% of Americans are giving up something for Lent. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who drove drunk to pay an open container fine and got popped for DUI, a former school custodian who was busted for hiding in the girls' locker room, a truck that was driving recklessly & launched into a house, a woman who assaulted her boyfriend with a jar of pickles, and a strip club is getting sued!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got some rain during the overnight…temps dropping over the next few days. In the news this morning, an update on the deadly shooting at a hockey rink in Rhode Island, the latest on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Shia LaBeouf gets beaten up & arrested at Mardi Gras, the Air Force One jets are getting repainted, and a recall on peanut butter. In sports, the Badger men's basketball team blew it against Ohio State last night, the Bucks get back in action on Friday in New Orleans, the Brew Crew start their spring training games on Saturday, the Special Teams coordinator for the Packers is stepping down, and a look at the upcoming schedule for the US men's & women's hockey teams at the Olympics. In other Olympic stuff, an update on the medal count, a professional darts player tries curling and ends up injuring himself, and a news anchor who loses it over the word "kerfluffle" We let you know what's on TV today/tonight. Plus, Miley Cyrus will be appearing on the 20th Anniversary special for "Hannah Montana" on Disney+ in March. Elsewhere in sports, Ronda Rousey is returning to the octagon to fight Gina Carano, the MLB Players' Association executive director steps down, and some new ballpark food items available at Astros games this year. Cool story about a kid who saw his picture on the back of a Bluey toy, and a teacher in Washington is in the news after she had her students draw pictures of winter hats & then she and her aunt knitted real hats to match their drawings. Had an interesting tip for helping you learn something faster. And a list of sounds that everyone should recognize as IMMEDIATE danger! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who assaulted his girlfriend with some Chick-Fil-A, a #FloridaTeen who got busted for exposing himself to multiple women, a private investigator who caught a guy snowboarding that was supposedly too injured to work, a #FloridaWoman who left her kids in an Uber for hours, a sex dungeon in Chicago that's getting shut down, and a pastor is accused of forcing his adopted children to eat out of dumpsters along with sexually abusing them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One final day in the 50's before the temps drop back into the 30's & 20's later this week. Today is "Fat Tuesday", so load up on beers & food before Lent begins tomorrow! It's also "National Cabbage Day", and "Random Acts of Kindness Day", so be nice!!! In the news this morning, the latest on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the famous Lovers' Arch in Italy has crumbled into the ocean, and both Robert Duvall and Jesse Jackson have died. In sports, the Badgers are now a ranked team and they play at Ohio State tonight, the Dolphins are cleaning house and have released Tyreek Hill and several other players, the US Women's hockey team beat Sweden yesterday and will play Canada in the Gold medal game on Thursday, and Steph Curry is planning on returning to the 3-point contest in 2027. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday. Speaking of the Olympics, we updated the medal count, Elana Meyers Taylor wins gold, an athlete from Norway quit mid-race, Colin Jost tries the bobsled, and a plastic surgeon admits to injecting an Olympic athlete's penis. Check out this guy who made an old-school ice cream truck out of snow and is selling ice cream from the truck & donating the money to a children's hospital. A woman in Virginia donated a portion of her liver to her grandfather, and it's officially Girl Scout Cookie season…and one girl scout just set a record for selling 100,000 boxes! Terrible tragedy in Rhode Island as three people are dead after a shooting at local hockey rink. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am this morning to talk about the upcoming Brewers season. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple who got married by a funeral director, an idiot who got locked in a van he was trying to steal, a kid who choked on a bottlecap while playing beer pong, a dude in England who destroyed a bunch of airport kiosks, and a couple that bought a couch & found a cat inside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another weekend in the books. Windows were open. ALMOST got on the Harley yesterday. Still too much dirt & salt on the roads to take her out of the garage just yet. In the news this morning, former President Obama admitted on a recent podcast that aliens are real, a Wisconsin fisherman is going viral for using a porta-potty for an ice shanty, some guys in Prairie du Chien are playing their own version of Olympic curling, and the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie. In sports, the Badgers upset #10 Michigan State on Saturday, the Bucks are off until Friday, the results of the All-Star weekend in the NBA, and Tyler Reddick won yesterday's Daytona 500! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also talked about a possible reboot for "Charlie's Angels". Elsewhere in sports, Chris Paul retires, Kansas State fires their head coach, a college baseball player hit THREE grand slams in a single game, and a hockey team has to apologize after asking it's fans to shower before coming to home games. Speaking of the Olympics, we recapped some of this weekend's action in Italy, including an update on Lindsey Vonn, the US Medal count, the village is running out of condoms, the US men's hockey beatdown of Germany yesterday, and a Slovakian fugitive is arrested after he came out of hiding to attend a hockey game at the Olympics. A couple of cool stories including: a baby giraffe that was just born at the Kansas City zoo, a farmer in Idaho who donated millions of potatoes to local food banks, and a cashier at a Publix grocery store in Georgia who is everyone's favorite. Do you have a reusable water bottle? When was the last time you washed it? Might want to increase the amount of times you run it through the dishwasher! Today is "President's Day", so make sure you keep that in mind if you have errands to run later. Some stuff might not be open. We talked about the best & worst Presidents according to a new survey, and we had some other interesting stats & info on the holiday. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got arrested and claimed he was George Costanza, a billboard with a QR code for a free burrito is apparently distracting drivers, a guy who ran over a bunch of mailboxes, & a former police chief who is going to jail after he was found guilty of setting a bunch of fires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday at last! We've got Friday the 13th today…and Valentine's Day tomorrow! Obviously, we had a bunch of V-Day stuff this morning including some Instacart data on what people are buying this year. Plus, some last-minute gift ideas. In the news this morning, the latest on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, UW-Madison announces their interim Chancellor, people are upset about the new line of "American Girl" dolls, and a recall on vehicles with faulty airbags! In sports, the Bucks beat the Thunder last night, the Badgers play tonight against another ranked opponent, the results of last night's NASCAR duels, the US Men's Hockey team throttled Latvia yesterday, and an updated medal count. We let you know what's on TV today/this weekend and we also talked about what's new in theaters this weekend. Elsewhere in sports, NBA All-Star weekend is here, a BYU wide receiver is charged with first degree felony rape, a Ukranian athlete refuses to change his helmet, and Breezy Johnson gets engaged at the Winter Games! Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen. A great local story about a grandmother who took her first flight with her grandson piloting the plane, and a small town is in the news for coming together to help a homeless man & his dog. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a brawl at a Pickleball game in #Florida, a cat in New Zealand that was stealing towels & underwear, a Border Patrol agent that was harboring an illegal immigrant that is also his girlfriend AND niece, and a "deplorable" school in Alaska.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm trying to decide what I should do this weekend. Work on the lawn? Or take the Harley out for a spin. Gonna be in the mid-50's on Saturday and maybe I'll just do both. In the news this morning, the latest on the death of James Van Der Beek, an update on the search for Savannah Guthrie's mom, an airport got closed yesterday because of a party balloon, and a deadly school shooting in Canada. Bunch of Olympic stuff this morning including an updated medal count, the latest on Lindsey Vonn, and what are people Googling about the Winter Games? It's Hypothetical Thursday, so we asked each other some hypothetical questions. Brian asked Jean: "What was the most unhinged thing you ever did in a relationship?" Jean asked Brian: "Would you rather be hangry all the time or hot & sweaty all the time?" And of course, Office Cora joined us to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. In sports, the Bucks beat the Magic last night before the NBA All-Star break, the Badgers take on Michigan State tomorrow night, Kyle Busch wins the pole for this weekend's Daytona 500, and some big suspensions in the NBA after a fight between the Hornets & Pistons. Valentine's Day is coming up this weekend and 82% of people think it's a fake holiday that was made-up to encourage people to spend money. And speaking of money, we looked at how much people are spending on V-Day this year. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight. Remember the Australian kid who saved his family after they got blown out to sea? Well, the cops just released more details about the incident along with some audio from the kid's 911 call. A dog in Louisville helped cops find a missing three year-old. And a former professor at the University of Wisconsin is in the news after a bunch of his former students got postcards from him after he passed away. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a beehive thief, a surge in fake IDs due to the popularity of A.I., a landlord in Green Bay who was allegedly trading sex for rent, a guy in Sacramento who stole some beehives, a mom who injected fecal matter into her own child's IV at the hospital, and a jewelry thief who used a forklift to rob a store and a donkey to escape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Hump Day and there's so much going on this week. The weather is improving, the Winter Roots festival is Saturday, the La Crosse Sport Show is this weekend, and the Olympics continue! Speaking of the Winter Games, we updated you on the medal count, talked about yesterday's beatdown of Canada in women's hockey, and a medal winner who made a stunning admission during a press conference. In the news this morning, the latest on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, an official cause of death for Catherine O'Hara, Tim Walz is hopeful that ICE agents will soon be leaving Minnesota, and a new report claims that Kurt Cobain was murdered. In sports, the Badgers beat Illinois in overtime last night, the Bucks are back in Orlando tonight, Tiger Woods' son picks his college, former Pittsburgh women's basketball players are suing the current head coach, a 49er player gets shot in the ankle at a Super Bowl party, and the Nieslen numbers are in for the Super Bowl & the halftime show. Speaking of the Super Bowl halftime show, Dave Draiman of Disturbed is suggesting that we use music to bring people together with a new festival featuring artist on both sides of the political aisle, and Kid Rock responds to allegations that he was lip-syncing during his TPUSA halftime show. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and looked a list of Valentine's Day horror movies to watch this weekend. Normally, we get nothing but insanity out of the state of Florida, but here's a couple of rather nice articles instead: A pregnant woman is rescued from her vehicle after it ends up in a pond & starts sinking, and a manatee stuck in a storm drain gets rescued as well. Also, check out this 12 year-old kid who is trying to become the youngest person to ever create nuclear fusion! Valentine's Day is on Saturday, and DoorDash just released some data on the most & least romantic states based on the orders they make near the holiday. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a drunk Amazon driver take out a mailbox, a new Airbnb inside and old police station in Canada, a guy who forged a doctor's note so he could skip work, and new A.I. underwear that can supposedly track your bacteria by investigating your farts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to my weather app, we might hit 52° on Saturday! I'm so ready to get working on my backyard projects this Spring! In the news this morning, Ghislane Maxwell pleads the fifth, Savannah Guthrie issues another plea, a Burger King franchise in Wisconsin is in big trouble for child labor penalties, and a recall on a popular cake mix. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Orlando Magic last night, the Badger men's basketball team takes on #5 Illinois tonight, the Vegas Raiders officially hire Klint Kubiak, and an update on Lindsey Vonn's crash & surgery. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight & what's new on New Release Tuesday. Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the Falcons linebacker and the allegations of domestic assault, some Olympic medals are breaking, and a new-ish sport is upsetting the internet. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show is back from California and we got his reaction to the Super Bowl. Cute story about an elderly couple who recently got engaged…and another kid got stuck in a claw machine and had a BLAST! Today is "Red Tuesday"…and if you're not feeling too secure in your relationship, this is the day you should break it off to avoid the fake romance & pressure of Valentine's Day. And speaking of V-Day, we took a look at how much a dozen roses will cost you in the Midwest. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who got into an argument with some teenagers at a McDonald's and mooned them, a thief who got caught by some llamas, a paramedic who was pissing all over the place, and a daycare worker who was allegedly giving the kids laxatives so they'd have to go home early.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, it wasn't the outcome I was hoping for, but I did spend a full day with my wife & pets yesterday…enjoying lots of snacks, drinking a few beers, and yelling at the TV. Super Bowl 60 is in the books and congrats to the Seahawks on the victory. We recapped the game, the commercials, the musical performances, along with a bunch of other interesting stats and info. I actually took notes during the game to remind myself of the things I wanted to mention this morning. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and in the news…the latest on the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, the tragic deaths of Brad Arnold from "3 Doors Down" and Greg Brown of "CAKE". Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks have now won three in a row after beating Indiana on Friday, the Badgers lost to the Hoosiers on Saturday in overtime, an update on the US medal count at the Winter Olympics, and the terrible crash for Lindsey Vonn. Nikola Jokic is climbing the ranks of the NBA's greatest with another triple-double, a linebacker for the Falcons gets arrested for domestic abuse, the "hot mic" at the Olympics, and the Duke vs. UNC game. Remember the woman in Philly who had her car encased in ice after a water pipe burst? Well, she just got a new car thanks to Carvana. And check out this firefighter who rescued a bunch of puppies not too long ago and has now rescued two of them! With everything costing so much and all the holiday bills starting to roll in as we wait for our tax returns, it's a good opportunity for us to look at some ways to save money. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about Angry Orchard looking to trade some cider for your ex's belongings, some "lawn-gerie" from Natty Light just in time for V-Day, a truck that was doing donuts on a frozen lake falls through the ice, a woman who threw lasagna in her husband's face because he was being a "bunghole", a man who murdered his ex and then broke down at the police station after he realized he wouldn't be able to play GTA 6 if he ends up in jail, and a crazy video of someone getting a back tattoo inside a Wendy's restaurant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Jean again today, no problem! Gonna be almost 40° today, I've got live lobsters coming in from Maine for our Super Bowl feast, and a nap this afternoon. Speaking of the game on Sunday, we had a ton of Super Bowl stuff today, including: An update on the Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori Who is America rooting for? Tom Brady's lack of rooting interest The best & worst Super Bowl board numbers Which states order the most pizza for the game If you aren't watching the Super Bowl, what are you doing instead? In the news this morning, the latest on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, the Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death and fled the country in 2024 missed a court appearance earlier this week, the Minnesota DOT's "Name A Snowplow" contest is officially underway, and a nationwide recall on Chips Ahoy! We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a 40 year-old cassette tape was just found in an attic and it contains never-before-heard music from Ozzy Osbourne! Cool story about a woman's long-lost pen pal who is now her OB-GYN, and did you know that specially trained otters are being used to locate missing people? Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks take on the Pacers tonight and the Badgers play Indiana tomorrow. The NFL is going to Australia next season, and the Olympics have already begun…even though the opening ceremony isn't until later today. The US Women's hockey team got a big win yesterday, they've renamed the US hospitality house after some protests, and how much are the medals actually worth? Doc joined me just after 8am to talk NASCAR thanks to County Materials in Holmen. And in today's edition of "Bad New with Happy Music", we had stories about A.I. renting humans, people in #Florida are taking the frozen iguanas and making tacos & pizzas with them, a serial "defecator" in Wisconsin is finally caught, a woman suspected of DUI gets into a chase with the police and then dances after finally pulling over, and a fight about sticky buns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here it comes…the weekend. We've got some warmer temps ahead, the Super Bowl on Sunday, and I've got some fresh seafood getting delivered from Maine tomorrow! Obviously, I had a lot of Super Bowl stuff this morning…including some of the more interesting prop bets that are available, and a chat with Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show who is in California all this week for the coverage of the big game on Sunday. Also talked to Office Cora just after 8am this morning to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And even though Jean's out today, Cora & I asked each other hypothetical questions. Mine was: "Would you rather get unlimited free tickets to any shows you want to go to for an entire year, or tour the world for one year with your favorite band?" Cora's was: "What sport would you want to play in the Olympics?" In the news this morning, the latest on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, a recall on honey, Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of it's locations, and a 150 year-old bottle of booze was recently unearthed. In sports, the Bucks won their 2nd in a row last night against the Pelicans, the Badger men's basketball team plays this Saturday against Indiana, the results of yesterday's NASCAR race at Bowman-Gray stadium, and a Lions fan is suing DK Metcalf for defamation. Talked about what's on TV today/tonight and I also discussed a possible NEW documentary about Joe Exotic. Cool story about a guy who was remodeling his house & found something interesting under the floors. Plus, a couple of recent college grads have designed a special hat to protect the ears & hearing of premature babies. Elsewhere in sports, the Olympic hockey rink STILL isn't finished, and the Olympic ski-jumpers will now have microchips in their suits to help curb cheating. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", I had stories about a former Little Caesar's employee who broke into his former place of employment to make some pizzas, a woman who got trapped in a malfunctioning car wash, a mom who "needed a night out" and left her 3 year-old home alone, a horrific scene at an Olive Garden in Pennsylvania, and a condo place that's testing dog shit for DNA to try & identify who isn't picking up their dog waste.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hump day is here and we're looking at another high in the mid-20's today. Likely going to be in the upper 30's by tomorrow. Jean's final day in the studio this week as she's off on Thursday & Friday. In the news this morning, Minute Maid announced that they are discontinuing their canned & frozen juices after EIGHTY years, the latest on the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom, more legislation introduced in Wisconsin for the legalization of marijuana, and the famous bald eagles in CA unfortunately lost two eggs. In sports, the Bucks finally got a win last night over the Bulls, the Badgers play at home against Indiana on Saturday morning, no trade for Giannis just yet but James Harden is on the move, the results of last night's Pro Bowl, and Robert Kraft…much like Bill Belichick, won't be getting into the Hall of Fame this year. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed the possibility that Ozzfest returns in 2027! And if you've always wanted to own a home made famous by a TV show, you're in luck! The house from "Breaking Bad" just got a major price-slash! Also, it looks like we're getting some new episodes of MST3K thanks to a VERY successful crowd-funding campaign. Elsewhere in sports, the College Football Playoff schedule for the next two years gets released with some noticeable changes, the American flag-bearers at the Olympics get named, and Lindsey Vonn is planning on competing in Milan despite having suffered some major damage to her left knee. And speaking of the Olympics, our favorite event at the upcoming Winter games is apparently snowboarding. Cool story about a teacher in Michigan who just set a Guinness World Record for the "longest career as a language teacher". What are some etiquette tips that we should all know? We talked about the moment we realized we weren't young anymore. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new beer brewed with an extremely bizarre ingredient, a moron in Massachusetts who tried to melt ice on his roof with a blowtorch, a guy in Indy who robbed a Taco Bell with some pruning shears, a #FloridaWoman who's in trouble after her kid showed up to kindergarten with a gun in their backpack, a deer that crashed through a living-room window of a home in #Florida, and a cop that went above & beyond to catch a stolen-bike suspect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here we are, with six more weeks of winter to look forward to, according to the Groundhog. In the news this morning, Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night died, they're charging money to take selfies at the Trevi Fountain, and Wordle is now reusing words. In sports, the Bucks play tonight against the Bulls, the Badgers take on Indiana on Saturday, the NFL is going to reevaluate the "Rooney Rule" after the most recent round of coaching hires, the Saints are going to be playing in Paris next season, and a college basketball coach gets arrested on the court right after a game. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight & what's new on New Release Tuesday. Great story about a kid in Australia who saved his family from drowning, and Google Translate recently helped deliver a baby in New Jersey! Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us live from the Super Bowl. In other Super Bowl news, a look at the record amount of money people are wagering on the game, and a list of the worst halftime performances. Apparently, there's a new TikTok health "hack" involving hot water. And speaking of a trying to get healthy, check out this guy who's locking himself in his room for an entire year and streaming it. Have you seen McDonald's is releasing caviar for your nuggets on Valentine's Day? What's a luxury you could never give up once you've experienced it? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy on meth who stole a couple of airplanes, a naked man on a Universal Studios tour, another naked guy on a plane, a couple who's suing a fertility clinic, and a hospital that had to be evacuated after a guy showed up with a WWII bomb in his ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.