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Busy Tuesday! Lots of stuff going on. We talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports show and we let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, what's on TV today/tonight and a very interesting story about Elton John! In the news this morning, the latest on Charlie Kirk's assassination, new legislation introduced by Derrick Van Orden, another person announces their candidacy for Governor of Wisconsin, and deal to keep TikTok operational in the US has been reached. In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series against the Angels tonight, a recap of last night's two MNF games, a look at some of the injuries in the NFL after two weeks of action, and another team clinches a playoff berth for the MLB playoffs. Elsewhere in sports, we tallied up our Pigskin Picks totals and we discussed a cheating scandal in the world of championship stone-skipping. We've heard of the "Gathering of the Kyles" before…but a new challenger has entered the contest: "RyanToberfest"!!!! And check out this great story about a few organ recipients who met up to honor the woman who saved their lives. Discussed a list of modern stressors that didn't exist back in the day, and we also had a very interesting story about eye drops! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who had to punch an alligator to save her dog from being eaten, another #FloridaWoman who tried to drunkenly order a Baconator at a Popeye's, a serious case of child neglect in #Florida, and Malort-flavored ice cream is coming to Chicago!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back to work in this crazy heat! Looking at cooler temps later this week! In the news this morning, an updated on the murder of Charlie Kirk, last Friday's Amber Alert in WI has been canceled after the young girl was found safe, flood victims in Wisconsin can now seek FEMA assistance, and Mike Wolfe from "American Pickers" is hospitalized after a car crash In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Cardinals this weekend and became the first team in MLB to clinch a postseason berth, the Bears & the Vikings both lost yesterday, the Badgers got dominated on Saturday, and Bengals QB Joe Burrow could be out for awhile with a toe injury. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and looked at the list of winners from last night's Emmy awards. Really cool story about sportsmanship during the steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. And check out this bride who was walked down the aisle by her landlord. Elsewhere in sports, some college coaches are already getting fired, the outcome of the Canelo/Crawford fight, and Cal Raleigh keeps hitting dingers! There's a new wedding trend that's trying to get the guests to help pay for the honeymoon of the newlyweds, and even though it's still summer…some stores have already got their Christmas stuff out on the floors. Some sad stats about people who are addicted to using ChatGPT, and there were not one….not two…but at least THREE green dildos thrown onto the fields during yesterday's NFL games! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who tunneled into his upstairs neighbor's apartment, a drone that was being used to locate some lost dogs in Maine was shot out of the sky, a couple spent four years trying to track down a wedding crasher who accidentally ended up in their wedding day pictures, and a #FloridaWoman who's mad at her bf for eating all her marathon snacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a crazy world we're living in. We began the show this morning remembering 9/11 on the 24th anniversary of that tragic event. And continued with the disturbing news regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the latest information about what happened on the Utah Valley University campus yesterday. In sports, the Brewers got swept by the Rangers yesterday, the Packers & Commanders open up Week 2 of the NFL season tonight, Lamar Jackson made some comments about his interaction with a fan in Buffalo on Sunday night, Anthony Rizzo announces his retirement, and Brock Purdy will be out for the 49ers this weekend. Elsewhere in sports, several Fresno State basketball players have been banned after getting caught betting on games, four people were arrested for the attempted murder of a Florida State football player, and allegations of misconduct in the Detroit Tigers organization. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight, and Office Cora once again joined us to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. On the lighter side of things, a nice story about some construction workers in Iowa who reacted quickly & used a trampoline to rescue a boy trapped in a house fire. Today is also "Hypothetical Thursday" and Jean went first with her question for Brian, "Which apocalypse scenario would you choose…Alien invasion or zombies?" Brian's question for Jean was: "What would you do if you're the dad in the 'Phillies Karen' situation?" It's not only "Hypothetical Thursday", but it's also National Make Your Bed Day…and we talked about some of the benefits of making your bed every morning after you wake up and get going. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who racked up a big gambling debt on a cruise ship & tried to jump off the boat to avoid paying it, an interesting video of a public bathroom in China that makes you watch an ad before getting some TP, a couple that filed for divorce because they couldn't agree on a name for their child, a guy who hired a mariachi band to play in his house while his cheating husband moved out, and a new procedure for men that's gaining in popularity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here comes the heat! Into the 70's today & tomorrow…back into the 80's by the end of the week. We talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show this morning and we let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. In the news, an update on a story from yesterday about a father in New Zealand who'd been living off the grid with his three children for the last four years, the horrific murder of Iryna Zarutska in North Carolina, a letter that was supposedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein by President Trump, the Powerball winners from the state of WI from Saturday's drawing, and Amazon is no longer going to allow you to share an account with someone who doesn't live with you. In sports, the Brewers got blanked by the Rangers last night, while the Vikings had a nice come-from-behind win over the Bears on MNF. We took a look at the Week 2 schedule and talked about the Bills fan who got into a shoving match with Lamar Jackson during the Bills/Ravens game on SNF. Elsewhere in sports, the 49ers are already bitten by the injury bug, Russell Wilson is going to start for the Giants in Week 2 after a dismal performance in the season opener, and the latest on the Phillies Karen. The search continues. Cool stories about a 3-legged dog that got adopted by an amputee, and a nurse who saved a drunk raccoon by performing CPR. And check out this kid in Canada who got out on the ice for the first time! We tallied up our Week 1 Pigskin Picks and discussed a new "hack" for dealing with car sickness. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk in Canada who got busted driving a child-sized pink Barbie car, a kid at a daycare who got bit by a Copperhead snake, a valet in #Florida who took a customer's car for a joy ride, and a man who killed his roommate because he didn't bring drugs to a football tailgate party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mondays after a weekend of football just feel different. We've got some really nice weather ahead of us this week with a few showers possible tomorrow, but warm & sunny for the rest of the week. In the news this morning, a couple of people hit on the massive Powerball jackpot this weekend, two Marquette La Crosse players were killed in a car wreck on Friday night by the campus, and a wild story about a fugitive father in New Zealand who had been hiding in the woods with his three kids has been killed by authorities. In sports, the Brewers swept the Pirates this weekend, the Badgers got a nice win over Middle Tennessee on Saturday, the Packers took care of the Lions yesterday, last night's Sunday Night Football game between the Ravens & Bills was an instant classic, and a look at tonight's MNF matchup between the Vikings & Bears. Elsewhere in sports, Denny Hamlin got a win yesterday to make the Round of 12 in the NASCAR playoffs, we talked about the US Open winners, and the grudge between Bill Belichick & the Krafts seems to be getting worse by the day. Obviously, we talked about the Phillies Karen quite a bit this morning as she was ALL OVER social media. Unfortunately, nobody has been able to identify her with absolute certainty……yet. But the internet is coming for her. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we talked a bit about last night's MTV VMA's and the tribute to Ozzy featuring Joe Perry & Steven Tyler of Aerosmith with Yungblud. Moo Deng has now been replaced by a new pygmy hippo that was just born at a zoo in Michigan, so you don't need to travel to Thailand to see one any longer, and a guy in New York is going viral for his inspiring signs. A look at how many trees it takes to make the world's toilet paper is making Brian think it's time for a bidet. Did you see the Missouri fan who had a shot at $25,000 for making a field-goal but risked it all to taunt opposing fans? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some women who robbed a TJ Maxx but decided to stop by a neighboring Wendy's instead of leaving the scene of the crime, a problem with Target's sweatpants, a #FloridaCouple who were hot-boxing their vehicle with a two-year-old kid in the car, a #FloridaMan who shot at a woman who mistakenly walked up his driveway, and a wedding guest who got cut-off at the bar and decided to punch the bride in the face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The short week has gloriously come to an end and the weather is f'ing amazing! The big news this week is/was/will be the Powerball jackpot, which has climbed to $1.7 BILLION for tomorrow night's drawing. We hooked you up with some suggestions for making your picks when buying your tickets. Also in the news, a very popular app for parents, a bunch of cars in the Chicago river, and a man form NJ is going viral for break-dancing at a town meeting. In sports, the Brewers dropped another game to the Phillies yesterday, the NFL regular season kicked off last night with a wild one between the Cowboys & Eagles. more NFL action tonight as the Chiefs & Chargers battle it out in Brazil. Badgers play tomorrow at home against Middle Tennessee, and the Kawhi Leonard story gets seemingly worse. Elsewhere in sports, Caitlin Clark is done for the season, and Mike Tyson is apparently getting back in the ring. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. Plus, an update on the upcoming season of "The Golden Bachelor". A great story about a lottery pool at a school in Ohio. James Patterson is running a contest for aspiring authors. And a woman took a trip to Italy and had an interesting stay at an Airbnb. Have you heard about Japan's "rent-a-person" industry? It's a real thing and they've added some new characters to the line-up. Also, the Packers finally released the list of their new food items! We talked racing with Doc thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a gun mailbox in #Florida, a kid who tried to poison his uncle's Miso soup, a woman who ate dog food at a family gathering, a woman who broke a Lego-run record, a skateboarding Honda salesman, a kid who went missing from a daycare after getting picked up by the wrong person, and a #FloridaWoman who assaulted her own brother by grabbing & squeezing his dick & balls!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another beautiful day in the Coulee Region. Sadly, I looked ahead to next weekend and it looks like those 80° days might be returning. We kicked things off with the Thursday Song and we also talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And it was another round of "Hypothetical Thursday"! Brian's question for Jean was: " Jean's question for Brian was: " And Cora's question for us was: " In the news this morning, there was no winner for the Powerball jackpot last night, an update on the Jonah Larson case, the West Salem couple accused of severe child abuse plead not guilty, Vladimir Putin is apparently trying to live forever by transplanting organs, a warning about taking the annuity payment if you do win the lottery, and the "Ketamine Queen" pleads guilty in the Matthew Perry overdose case. In sports, the Brewers beat the Phillies yesterday without Christian Yelich in the lineup, the NFL regular season begins tonight with the Cowboys & Eagles on NBC, some changes are being made to the NFL Redzone, and there's also going to be a format change in next year's NBA All-Star game. Elsewhere in sports, an update on Caitlin Clark, a very popular "illegal" sports streaming service gets shut down, some possible trouble for Kawhi Leonard & the LA Clippers, and the Idaho football team shows off their new alternate uniforms & helmets. A woman in England is selling her house & it's going viral because she has a ball pit for adults INSIDE the home. And a crime-fighting nun in Pittsburgh thwarted some would-be thieves recently. Have you heard of the very trendy "Great Lock-In" on TikTok? It's apparently very popular. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we looked at the new "Dancing with the Stars" cast. Plus, Brian recaps the new Netflix documentary, "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish". And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who attacked a couple in the parking lot a grocery store with some bug spray, a WI cop who got chased by a wild turkey, a Denver man who was wearing nothing but a speedo & was covered in mud while running from the cops, a grandfather who took the wrong kid home from daycare, another #FloridaMan in a puppy costume who strangled a kid, and a 5-year-old boy who escaped his house in the morning to walk to Chick-Fil-A and enjoy a breakfast sandwich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy crap, it's Hump Day already! Gotta love these short weeks. And it's only going to be 64° for a high!!! I'm here for the cooler weather. In the news this morning, an update on a homicide investigation in Eau Claire, a Jackson County woman was recently arrested for her third OWI, all the info on tonight's Powerball drawing, an arrest has been made in Texas for the murder of an 11-year-old child who was playing "Ding Dong Ditch", and President Donald Trump provides some clarity on a viral video of the White House. The Brew Crew were off last night and resume their series with the Phillies this evening, the new NCAAF rankings came out yesterday, the WI Badgers QB is going to be out this week against Middle Tennessee, and Week 1 of the NFL season kicks off tomorrow night! Speaking of Week 1 in the NFL, we made our first Pigskin Picks of the season! Let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we discussed a list of the best 80's cartoons!!!!! And we discussed a morning routine that can apparently help you live to be 100 years old. Elsewhere in sports, an Astros pitcher is denying that he intentionally tried to hit his catcher with a pitch, Micah Parsons might need a shot in his back to play this weekend for the Packers, and the "Tush Push" has a title sponsor! Cool story about a cop who bought a bus ticket with his own money to help get a disabled man back home, and a record-setting kickball game that raised a bunch of money for charity. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy suing a grocery store, a woman who got scammed out of a bunch of money by a fake astronaut, a dude who ran a woman over with his vehicle after she refused to let him smell her feet, and a cheerleader who tried to conceal her dead baby in her closet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The long, holiday weekend has come to an end…the calendar has flipped to a new month…and we've got so much to do before this Sunday's bike giveaway at Features in Holmen! Speaking of the new month, it's officially September…so we listed off a few things to look forward to in the upcoming month. We also talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show about the struggling Brewers, and the MASSIVE move by the Packers last week to acquire Micah Parsons from the Cowboys. In the news this morning, the Powerball jackpot is going to be $1.3 billion this Wednesday, a victim of a road rage attack in VT might need to have both his eyes surgically removed, former UWL Chancellor Joe Gow is going to be on TV tonight in a TMZ story about OnlyFans, an 11-year-old child was shot & killed while playing a game of "ding dong ditch", and actor Graham Greene passed away this weekend. In sports, the Brew Crew continue to struggle, Bill Belichick makes his debut as the head coach of UNC, a look at the Week 1 schedule in the NFL, and Chase Briscoe gets a win in the first NASCAR Cup Series playoff race. Elsewhere in sports, a viral clip of a Polish CEO stealing from a child, and a very "grabby" Oakland A's fan reminds us of another moment in baseball history. We talked about what else is on TV tonight and we also discussed the guy at the Korn show at MetLife stadium who was REALLY excited to be there. Everyone was sharing the video of the kid walking around on a monorail at an amusement park this weekend(thankfully, he was rescued without harm), but did you see this 100-year-old celebrate his birthday with a skydive??? There was also three brothers who rowed across the Pacific Ocean and helped raise over $1 million for clean water projects in Madagascar! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who's luggage was stolen from the airport…but he used his Apple airtags to track down the thieves, an officer who responded to a call while visibly intoxicated, a guy who got busted for filming upskirt videos at a college library, a Maserati owner who got busted with a bunch of laughing gas containers in his car, a new crime spree where people steal your gutters in broad daylight for scrap, and a couple of guys took turns shooting each other in the head while wearing a Kevlar helmet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheers to a long weekend and some good weather in the forecast. Might see some rain on Saturday, but otherwise…it looks like it's going to be a great few days to get out & enjoy the last weekend of summer. Speaking of Labor Day, we had a bunch of stats & info about the upcoming holiday, including the results of a poll on our favorite condiments for all of our grilled deliciousness! We also got a new racing report from Doc, thanks to County Materials in Holmen. Let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend, and we also took a look at what new music is out today. And have you seen any of these dark theories about SpongeBob? They all seem a bit far-fetched. In the news, a recap of Vice President JD Vance's visit to La Crosse, an Outagamie County judge will resign from the bench to avoid criminal charges, Hannah Dugan lost her bid to have the charges against her dropped, and the Powerball jackpot is getting close to a BILLION dollars! In sports this morning, the Brewers dropped another one to the D-Backs yesterday but remain 6.5 games up on the Cubs in the NL Central, the Wisconsin Badgers football team began it's season with a 17-0 shutout but their starting QB got injured, and Micah Parsons is coming to Green Bay! Elsewhere in sports, Kyle Schwarber had a monster day yesterday, there's going to be a massive amount of money bet on NFL games this season, and Doris Burke is getting demoted at ESPN. Cute story about an older couple who recently renewed their vows for their 72nd anniversary, and a postcard that a guy sent to his parents in 1953 got lost…was recently found…and returned to the original sender. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in his Batman PJs stopping a would-be thief, an "influencer" who won't leave a cannibal tribe alone, a woman who was driving around with a giant metal staircase on top of her car, a bikini-clad barista who was almost abducted through the drive-thru window, and a former bowling alley owner that tried to kill the prosecutors & judges involved in his case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's help you over that hump! I'm off to Madison later today to see Ice Nine Kills & Dayseeker at the Sylvee. Looking forward to a quick night out on the town. In the news this morning, Vice President JD Vance is coming to La Crosse tomorrow, Ryan Borgwardt was sentenced for faking his own death & fleeing the country, a recall on Hostess Ding Dongs, Cracker Barrel caves to the pressure and goes back to the original logo, and of course…the news of the day…the week…the year…it's the engagement of Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce. In sports, the Brewers walked-off the Diamonbacks last night, MLB released it's 2026 schedule, a look at this week's NCAA football line-up, and Willson Contreras gets suspended. Elsewhere in sports, Becky Lynch said some disparaging things about Ozzy's hometown and now Kelly Osbourne is PISSED! The NCAA & Venmo have teamed up to try and end athlete abuse from gamblers, Caitlin Clark gets her very own NIKE logo, and a guy in Tennessee named "Babe Ruth" is in trouble for trying to submit phony claims in class action lawsuits. A recent survey found that 33% of people have NEVER stolen toiletries from a hotel. And another 33% of people would support sending the National Guard to their hometown to clean things up. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and discussed a list of the best fart scenes in the movies. A woman in Australia posted a video of her mailman taking her laundry off the line when it began to rain while he was delivering her mail, and a dude dug through 20 tons of trash & sludge to find his wife's lost wedding ring. We discussed the hot, new exercise "trend", and an interesting story about Esports professionals talking to kids about trying to become a professional gamer. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about Google A.I. giving out incorrect restaurant specials, the Orgy Dome at Burning Man got damaged and won't be available for the music festival, an EXTREMELY drunk Iowa woman is in trouble for trying to get random people to blow into her interlock device at a gas station, a guy who set a restaurant on fire after they ran out of mayo, and a woman in Russian who had to go to the hospital after a giant cucumber got stuck in her ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another beautiful day in Wisconsin with plenty of sun and a high in the mid-70's! Was actually a bit chilly on the ride to work this morning. Had to turn on my grip warmers! Jean returned from her 4-day weekend of moving her daughter into the doors at UW-Madison and told us all about her emotional rollercoaster. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sport Show also joined the program today just after 8am to talk about the Brewers, the Packers, and more! We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. In the news this morning, Anquin St. Junious finally gets sentenced to prison, the body of a man who jumped from a tour boat in the Wisconsin River has been recovered, Cracker Barrel finally responds to the backlash of their recent rebrand/update, today marks the return of the Pumpkin Spice Lattes to Starbucks, and President Trump is looking at renaming the Department of the Defense. In sports, the Brew Crew managed to take care of the Diamondbacks last night, Cal Raleigh hit his 50th homerun for the Mariners, a look at this week's NCAA schedule, and a rundown of some of the roster moves being made in the NFL as we get ready for "cutdown day". Elsewhere in sports, an MJ/Kobe card just set a record at an auction, MLB is returning to the Field of Dreams in Iowa next summer, and the latest on the Raja Jackson debacle. We had a couple of interesting birthday stories this morning, including an 85 year-old woman who went skydiving to celebrate hers, and a very unique-looking turtle celebrated his 41st B-day. After the incredible final show from Black Sabbath just a few weeks ago…we looked at a list of other major classic rock bands who could reunite with their most famous line-ups for another show or maybe a small tour. In case you were unaware, today is "National Dog Day"…so make sure you spoil your pooches. And it's also "National TP Day"! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an A.I. order-taker at a White Castle that tried to charge a guy $15,000 for some sliders, a woman in Nashville who pulled her gun on a guy after his dog pooped on her lawn, a guy who kept making dirtbike sounds at a township meeting, a #FloridaWoman who violated her probation by attacking her ex's truck with a crowbar….but it wasn't even his, a #FloridaMan who headbutted his girlfriend after she got upset when he started watching some porn while they were being intimate, and a fake dentist who used nail glue to attach veneers to a patient.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These bus trips are fun, but man…is the next morning rough! Had a blast on the bus trip to Miller Park yesterday to see the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life. I think the Brew Crew did a great job paying homage to a legend. Except for the outcome of the game, obviously. Jean was off again today to finish up her weekend of moving her daughter into the dorms in Madison, but she should be back tomorrow to tell us all about her emotional weekend. In the news this morning, a Chippewa Valley contractor has been charged with stealing from multiple clients, a missing Hinckley woman has been found dead in Wisconsin, a confirmed case of screwworm(a flesh-eating parasite) in the U.S.A., and Kilmar Abrego Garcia is set to turn himself over to authorities later this morning. In sports, we recapped the Brewer game and the Uecker ceremony, took a look at this past weekend's NFL action & NCAA football scores, Cal Raleigh keeps hitting home runs, and the weekend in NASCAR. Elsewhere in sports, we had another green dildo on the field of play, and the LLWS wrapped up yesterday with another championship for Chinese Taipei. Talked about what's on TV today/tonight and Coldplay are at it again with their kiss-cam shenanigans. A world record has been set in the realm of tacos, and a man's cross necklace saved his life! Coffee is a mood-booster, according to a new study. And a new dating term, "Shrekking" is making it's way into the vernacular. Did you see how cheap the Bengals are? Cincy legend Boomer Esaison isn't having any of it! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk #FloridaWoman who TP'd her neighbor's car while wearing a hot dog costume, a Smokey the Bear sign in Pennsylvania keeps getting stolen, the "serial butt-sniffer" has been arrested AGAIN, an IHOP waitress is in big trouble for sexually assaulting a female customer, a flight attendant was found naked & on the floor of the plane's bathroom, and a couple of guys who tried to steal a BBQ smoker from the Bengals' stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fall-like weather in the area this weekend. High temps in the 60's on Sunday! No Jean this morning as she moves her youngest daughter into the dorms in Madison this weekend. But Doc joined the program just after 8am with another Racing Report thanks to County Materials in Holmen. We also let you know what's on the TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, those of you with AppleTV are going to start paying more for the streaming service, while Netflix is looking to suggest movies & shows to it's users based on their astrological signs. In the news this morning, we talked about the death Brent Hinds, the former singer/guitarist for Mastodon, and we also dreamed big with the ever-growing Powerball jackpot! Erik Menendez was denied parole yesterday, and Cracker Barrel got hit hard after a recent rebrand. Plus, an update on the condition of the pools in La Crosse. In sports, the Brewers managed to get a win over the Cubs yesterday, a look at last night's NFL action along with a look ahead at this weekend's games, a fight at the joint practice between the Packers & Seahawks, and the SEC will have a 9-game format. Elsewhere in sports, the father of Jaylen Brown was arrested in Las Vegas yesterday for allegedly stabbing a guy, Connor Zilisch is getting back in his Xfinity car just a few weeks after breaking his collarbone, and another arrest has been made in the whole WNBA/Dildo thing. Cool video of a skateboarder who used his board to help save a skunk that was stuck in a pool, and a wonderful story about a woman who lost her voice to ALS but recently got it back with the help of A.I. Nerd news update - A new moon for Uranus. The comet/alien space ship heading towards Earth is allegedly emitting it's own light. Could a full spine replacement be in the very near future? And a new TikTok "trend" for curing hangovers. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a DoorDash customer who caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to a delivery driver's vehicle, a dude who was busted for driving 120mph in his car with only TWO WHEELS, another speeder who got arrested for speeding to pay a previous speeding ticket, a "beef bandit" who keeps shoving meat from Walmart down his pants, and labia fillers are becoming more popular because of "Ozempic Vagina".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing like the Thursday Song to get your morning started! As we do almost every week on Thursday, we asked each other hypothetical questions today. Brian's question for Jean was: "If you commit one crime & get away with it…which crime would you commit?" And Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you rather live your life planned out completely, or live spontaneously?" Office Cora joined us to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715 and her hypothetical question for us was: " In the news this morning, an update on Hurricane Erin, a member of the FBI's Most Wanted list has been captured, a sentencing hearing has been scheduled for the Wisconsin man accused of faking his own death & fleeing the country, the yard waste site in La Crosse will be closed on Labor Day, and the Wisconsin Secretary of State officially launches her bid for the Lt. Governor position. In sports, the Brew Crew continue to struggle with the Cubs and lost again yesterday. The final week of the NFL preseason kicks off tonight, Paige Bueckers set a rookie scoring record last night, and we took a look at some of the highlights of the 2026 NASCAR schedule which was released yesterday. Elsewhere in sports, Jake Paul is going to be boxing on Netflix again this November, and Andy Reid had bullet-proof glass installed in his office after someone shot at the Chief's stadium a few years ago. Have you heard of the Focus Friend app? It's one of the top free apps right now and it's supposed to help you avoid time-wasting apps like TikTok. Had a story about a four year-old kid who called 911 last week to profess his love of soccer & swimming, and when the cops did a welfare check to make sure everything was okay at his house, they brought some gifts, including a soccer net for his backyard! And check out this postal worker who saved a man's life while she was delivering mail. Had a new "Karen of the Day" this morning…she was mad about some people who were trying to conduct a photoshoot in the lobby of her apartment building. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people eating cat food, a guy who used fake prop money to purchase a new car, a school that had to close for a day after vandals stole catalytic converters from all the buses, a guy in Canada who got arrested for beating up a man who broke into his house, the new sex trend called "hamster-ing", and a guy who got bit by a shark after posing for a picture with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, yo! Got some REALLY nice weather in front of us with high temps in the upper-60's this weekend. I'm so ready for summer to be over. I hate the heat. We started things off this morning with an update on the Powerball jackpot, and a warning from the Wisconsin Department of Health Service about a possible measles exposure at a couple of travel plazas. Also in the news this morning, a second person has been arrested & charged in a child torture case in Winona, and the FDA is investigating some radioactive shrimp at Walmart! In sports, the Brewers lost both games to the Cubs yesterday, a look at the NFL's final week of preseason football, John Wall calls it a career, and Sophie Cunningham is done for the season. Elsewhere in sports, boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. gets deported & arrested, a well-known gymnastics coach has been charged with possession of child pornography, and Shaq might be in a celebrity boxing match with Will Smith's former bodyguard. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also talked about the upcoming "Home Improvement" reunion on Tim Allen's new series. Crazy story about a woman in Texas who is a quadruple who just gave birth to quintuplets! And check out this story about a school district in Pennsylvania that's using 3D-printed violins to save money and inspire kids. Are you feeling like you get dumber & dumber by the day? Here's four reasons why that might be happening. A recent survey found that 21% of men get anxious about getting their hair cut. And a look at some of the lowest-paying jobs in America. Have you seen the Colts new pretzel? It's got a very distinct appearance. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a judge that accidentally read a guilty verdict when it was actually NOT guilty, a psycho who keeps ordering & returning 100lb anvils on Amazon, a #FloridaWoman who has the same mugshot every time she gets popped for DUI, and a guy who likely murdered his wife & got caught on a doorbell camera dragging her body out of his apartment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After getting drenched yesterday, it looks like we'll stay dry today, and for most of the rest of the week! In the news this morning, the wanted MN man was captured in Rochester, a Jackson County Sheriff's Sergeant has been charged with reckless injury, upgrades are coming to Carson Park in Eau Claire, Brad Pfaff introduces legislation to create a tax-free holiday for "Back To School" shopping, an update on Hurricane Erin, and Ozempic is lowering it's prices if you pay in cash. In sports, the Brewers blanked the Cubs in the first game of their doubleheader yesterday before being rained out in the 2nd game, the Bengals took care of the Commanders on MNF last night, a look at the final week of the NFL preseason, the Browns name a starting QB for the regular season, and the NASCAR Xfinity series is getting a new title sponsor in 2026. Elsewhere in sports, an Omaha basketball player drowns, Victor Robles threw his bat at a pitcher during a rehab start in the minors, and the Spike Lee/Colin Kaepernick docuseries will no longer air on ESPN. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and also let you know what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show returned from his fishing trip to Montana and joined us just after 8am this morning. Today is "National Potato Day", so we looked at some of our favorite homemade potato dishes. Also, a recent survey asked people what motivates them…and it's pretty obvious that cash is King. Funny story about a peacock named "Kevin" on the loose. A dog that's been missing for six years was recently reunited with it's family. And a woman in Ohio launched the "Dad Letters Project" where people can request uplifting & encouraging letter from her dad. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some raccoons that broke into a house in #Florida and had a party, a guy who stole a construction crane and creates some serious chaos, a DUI stop turned into a two-for-one, a #FloridaMom who packed a gun in her kid's backpack for school, and a couple that lived with the dead body of a romantic partner for almost two years to steal his Social Security money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy rain and lightning, Batman! Really came down earlier this morning with some significant lightning as well. Gonna be really nice the rest of the week with high temps hovering around 80° for the next few days. In the news this morning, the latest on the Holmen robbery suspect, the search for a wanted MN man in Vernon County continues, a rare sub-tropical wood stork was spotted in Wisconsin over the weekend, the most recent updates on Hurricane Erin, and Terence Stamp died over the weekend at age 87. In sports, the Brewers 14-game winning streak was finally snapped yesterday by the Reds, Craig Counsell got caught in a lie about George Webb burgers, the Packers beat the Colts on Saturday, and the Bucks signed Amir Coffey. Elsewhere in sports, results from this weekend's NASCAR race, the punishment handed down to Michigan for the sign-stealing scandal, and a former Badgers basketball coach is being sued by several of her former players. Cool story about a bunch of grandkids who surprised their grandmother with a trip to Hawaii, and a guy who found a lost wallet in a car that he was working on. We let you know what's on the boob-tube today/tonight, and we also talked about a possible lawsuit over window seats on airplanes. Plus, the states that scroll the most on their phones, a subscription service from Volkswagen, and the possibility of Taylor Swift performing during the Super Bowl halftime show. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a teacher who got a DUI on the second day of school, a hiker who got trapped behind a waterfall for two days, a man in Connecticut who got stuck in a slide on a playground, a #FloridaMan dressed as a jester who threatened another guy with a dagger because he was too loud while mowing his lawn, a guy who was on the "I Am A Stalker" show on Netflix got busted for stalking, and a MN woman who thought her neighbor was "murdering & raping" people...so she shot her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boo-Yah! The weekend is here! Getting out of town tomorrow and heading to the cities for tomorrow's Vikings/Patriots game and hopefully getting back in time on Sunday to hit the opening weekend at Ecker's. In the news this morning, a woman in Winona is charged with torturing a child, the Chippewa County Highway Department is offering free sandbags for this weekend's impending heavy rainfall, a new person is running for Governor of Wisconsin, a bus driver in Milwaukee got attacked by two people, and a man is charged with a felony in federal court for throwing a sandwich at a border patrol agent. The Brewers play tonight and try to make it 13 in a row, and George Webb announced announced the details of their free burger giveaway. Jordan Love had a successful procedure on his hand and should be good to go by the start of the regular season. Elsewhere in sports, WWE referee Charles Robinson got rushed to the hospital after he got bitten by a bat, Rashee Rice's hearing won't happen until late September, and we should find out later what the NCAA is going to do to Michigan for stealing signs. We got another racing report from Doc, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen. And we also let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. Also hit the rewind button this morning and took a look at the list of school supplies Jean was buying her kids back in 2012. Cool story about a guy who saved a koala and gave an all-time interview afterwards Had a few interesting science-related nuggets this morning…including toothpaste made out of hair, the latest on the "comet" that's speeding towards earth, and a Congresswoman who told Joe Rogan about interdimensional beings. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy with a knife stuck in his chest, an update on the accidental ejection from an F-15 jet, a DoorDash driver on meth, a Scottish woman who grabbed & twisted her husband's junk when he turned her down, a couple in NY who got arrested for driving around with their kid in a stroller in the back of their pickup truck, and a guy who installed a train horn in his house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another really nice day in the Coulee Region with a high of 84° expected. Gonna be warmer on Friday & Saturday with highs nearing 90°. As we usually do on Thursdays, we kicked things off with the "Thursday Song" and we talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715! We also asked each other hypothetical questions on "Hypothetical Thursday"…with Jean's question for Brian being: "If you were a teacher, what subject would you teach?" And Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could choose one magic item to use for the rest of your life, which would you take?" In the news this morning, the La Crosse City council will vote on a possible $144,000 settlement for a man that was run over by a police squad car in September of 2024, a trial date has been set for Josie Dikeman, Governor Evers asks for FEMA support in the wake of the recent flooding in the Milwaukee area, and the latest on "Frankenstein" rabbits that are being spotted in Colorado. In sports, the Brewers remain red hot by beating the Pirates again yesterday & triggering the "Free Burgers" promotion at George Webb restaurants in Milwaukee. We looked at the NFL's week 2 preseason schedule, and we talked about a couple of NBA teams that are getting sold, including the Boston Celtics & the Portland Trailblazers. And speaking of teams getting sold, it looks like the Minnesota Twins are no longer up for sale! Elsewhere in sports, NASCAR has decided NOT to limit celebrations in victory lane after the Connor Zilisch injury last weekend, and speaking of injuries….apparently Matthew Stafford is battling against his bad back with an "Ammortal Chamber". We had a new "Karen of the Day" who was very upset about people using a public beach, and we also ran some audio from our recent interview with Shaun McCoy of "Blood Ocean" and formerly "Bobaflex". His new band has some new music coming out this week and you can hear our interview and the new tune right here. Cool story about a cancer survivor who paid it forward by purchasing parking passes for other people who are battling the deadly disease. A woman who works as a custodian at Texas A&M while raising her four children just got four different college degrees, and a kid who really wanted to play baseball got a very special kidney transplant. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we checked out the trailer for the upcoming documentary on Charlie Sheen! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some kids who stole a train by watching YouTube videos on how to operate it, a woman who got drunk and upset at her phone and decided to try and shoot it with her gun, a man who was left in his reclining chair for months by his daughter and ended up with necrosis & maggots in his flesh, a passenger in an F-15 who accidentally hit the "eject" button while the plane was on the ground, and a guy in England who broke his arm because of his massive penis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've known Shaun McCoy for a number of years...mostly from his time spend touring with Bobaflex. They played many shows here in town and in the area, and several years ago, he stepped away from the band to be a full-time dad. There's been a few Bobaflex shows every year since to try and satisfy the masses, and now that his kid is older, he's dipping back into the world of music with a new venture named Blood Ocean. We got on the phone with Shaun yesterday to talk about the band, their new single "I Like To Boom Boom", a possible tour, and we also discussed some of his dork tendencies. Check it out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Hump Day!!! So let's get this day over with & start getting ready for the weekend. Going to the Vikes/Pats game on Saturday! In the news this morning, a Wisconsin woman is found guilty of a murder plot in the UK, a couple in West Salem that are charged with child abuse had earlier reports on file, a shooting at a Target in Texas, an elected official who doesn't know what the phrase "gang bang" means, and a possibility of historic flooding in Alaska. In sports, the Brewers remained red hot with a 14-0 win over the Pirates last night, Jordan Love had a procedure done on his thumb, the Vikings will be without Rondale Moore for the entire season, and Aaron Rodgers does NOT like his new helmet. Elsewhere in sports, the UFC fights at the White House are officially happening, Shohei Ohtani is getting sued, and the NBA schedule is starting to leak out ahead of it's official release. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we found out about the world's oldest chicken. Who knew they could live that long?? Also, a very cool story about a rugby team that helped a guy in a wheelchair climb a mountain, and a father/daughter cheer team is going viral for their incredible videos! We discussed a cheap & easy way to improve your relationship, and we looked at WalletHub's list of the best states to live in. In food news, Taco Bell has a new Baja Blast flavor, KFC is bringing back it's potato wedges, Arizona Iced Tea might have to increase it's price, and did you know that Olive Garden sells soup by the gallon! In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who was driving around buck-naked, a woman who flipped off a pilot after he made an emergency landing when she had a medical issue, a mail carrier that got busted for stealing people's credit cards, a dude who lost his own arm after trying to stop some car thieves with a homemade grenade, a guy who got poisoned by ChatGPT advice, and a #FloridaWoman who accidentally fired her gun during a brawl at a Waffle House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here we go with another Tuesday. Some rain possible this morning…hopefully if it does rain, it'll dry out by the time I have to mow the lawn this afternoon. We started the show this morning with the latest news on the flooding in the Milwaukee area this past weekend, including Governor Evers declaring a state of emergency. Also in the news this morning, President Donald Trump is deploying the National Guard in the city of Washington to take over for the city's police department, a nationwide recall on a hand soap, Oktoberfest tickets are on-sale now, and a wild video of a passenger boat in Hawaii crashing into shore. In sports, the Brewers just won't stop winning, week 2 of the NFL preseason begins on Friday, the schedule & bracket for the Little League World Series is out, the College football AP Top 25 has Texas at the top, and the UFC is moving to Paramount! Elsewhere in sports, Skip Bayless reviews "Happy Gilmore 2", and the Vikings have a new male cheerleader this year and people on the internet are not happy. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, a late-night announcement from T-Swift! No Grant Bilse this week as he's on a fishing trip. But no worries, he'll be back next week to tell us all about it. A very cool story about a couple of lifeguards at a public pool in Ohio who left their posts to save a possible drowning victim at a nearby creek, and another incredible story about a groom who learned sign language before exchanging his vows. After attending several different music festivals over the last few weeks & months, Brian & Jean looked at an interesting list of some of the strangest things found left behind after a music fest. And the latest NFL sensation isn't a player, but rather his mom! In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a wedding DJ that was walking around in a very interesting outfit, a man who "accidentally" shot his wife & then stopped for a beer on his way to bring her to the emergency room, a guy who survived two days with a crossbow bolt stuck in his brain, a scary study about A.I. and what it really thinks about us, and a #FloridaWoman who stopped to help an injured opossum & got killed by another driver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to work, yo. Another weekend gone by. Another five days of torture in front of us. We kicked off the week with an update on the flooding in Milwaukee, including info on vouchers for the State Fair. Also in the news this morning, the Holmen robbery suspect from last week has been captured, and police in Sun Prairie are investigating a body that was found in a manure pit. Plus, an update on the CDC shooting suspect, and a tiny space rock crashed into a home in Atlanta the other day. In sports, the Brewers remain red-hot with a big comeback win over the Mets yesterday, a recap of the first week of the NFL preseason, a MASSIVE field goal from Cam Little of the Jaguars, and a significant injury to Rondale Moore of the Vikings. Elsewhere in sports, results of this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race and an Xfinity driver who had a bit of trouble getting out of his car after a victory. Wisconsin center Jake Renfro suffered a setback in training camp, and two Japanese boxers died from brain injuries just days after fighting. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we had a funny story about a tiny Pomeranian that scared off a bear that had wandered into a home. Plus, a record-breaking sunflower! Had an interesting list of little-known facts, including a recall on BMWs in Germany, how much cardboard is produced in America every year, and a town in Michigan with a very interesting name. Are electric vehicles making you more carsick than traditional gas-powered vehicles? They might be! Plus, an online debate about the worst song ever. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some thieves who stole over $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls, a woman who got her arm stuck in a game at a Chuck-E-Cheese & had to be rescued by the fire department, a shooting suspect who got caught jerking off in a parking lot of a grocery store, a guy in Texas who creeped on some girls while wearing a diaper, a dude in Arizona who's going to jail for attempting to kill his former boss, and a claim that people who have masculine names get more food when ordering through an app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday, yo! Gonna be a hot one today. Some showers & thunderstorms likely this weekend. Which will be great for my lawn! Big thanks to Doc for coming in to the studio this morning and hanging out. Got an in-person Racing Report thanks to County Materials! Also let you know what's on TV this weekend, what's new in theaters, and what new music is in stores today. And in case you missed it, some of the original cast of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" is going out on tour for it's 50th Anniversary. In the news this morning, the computer lab at the La Crosse Public Library is going to be closed for a few days next week, the flags in Wisconsin will be at half-staff this weekend, an update on the West Salem couple accused of child abuse, a police chase by Goose Island yesterday, and the Wisconsin Humane Society is in desperate need of foster parents. In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series at home against the Mets tonight, week one of the NFL preseason began last night and Colts QB Anthony Richardson suffered a dislocated finger, and someone has claimed responsibility for the dildos that keep getting thrown onto the courts at WNBA games. Elsewhere in sports, Kyle Larson is not a fan of "Talladega Nights", and a minor-league baseball team is holding a "Take Meow Out To The Ballgame" night where you can bring your cat to the ballpark. We discussed some common unhealthy foods and took a look at this week in science…including self-cleaning glass, tarantulas with giant dicks, and the latest on the comet/alien ship speeding through our solar system. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mayo-themed wedding, a strip club janitor that will BEAT YOUR ASS, an ex-con who won the lottery and got tased, a woman who can't stop having orgasms, an MLK statue that is a bit off, and a high school principal who got busted for DUI & cocaine possession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Jean, no problem!Brian's flying solo the next few days, so let's crank up some tunes and have some fun.He wasn't totally alone this morning as Office Cora joined him just after 8am to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend.He also let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and he talked about some interesting ways to add more movement to your day if you've been feeling sluggish.In the news this morning, a WI inmate has been sentenced to more time in prison for his role in the death of a prison guard, a missing WI man has been found alive in Norway, the latest on the shooting at Fort Stewart, and an update on the Howard Stern show on SiriusXM.In sports, the Brew Crew remain hot by beating the Braves again, the NFL preseason officially kicks off tonight with three games, the league has clarified it's new rules regarding smelling salts, and Shohei gets his 1,000th career hit!Elsewhere in sports, Tua is thankful to President Trump for his role on the Sports/Fitness/Nutrition council, another arrest has been made in the WNBA sex toy situation, WWE PPVs are heading to ESPN, and MLB is getting it's first female umpire.Heinz has teamed up with Smoothie King to release a ketchup smoothie. Gross.A woman lost a couple of rings at a beach that were both found and returned to her by two different people!Cool story about a 12 year-old Panthers fan who had his dream come true thanks to the team and the Make-A-Wish program.And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who was dancing on a roof & eventually fell into the chimney and had to be rescued, bears in Colorado are hanging out in the sewers, a parrot snitched on some drug dealers, a guy had sex with a fridge inside a Trader Joe's, and a guy was giving genital exams at his house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Wednesday…coming up! Should be decent today before some showers & thunderstorms move into the area tomorrow. In the news this morning, a debate about the water bubblers in La Crosse, a couple in West Salem get arrested for serious child-abuse accusations, an official cause of death for Ozzy, a guest at an Airbnb in Madison allegedly found hidden cameras in the bathroom, the abandoned boat in Milwaukee("Deep Thought") has a new owner, and AI therapists have been banned in Illinois. In sports, the Brewers have now won five straight after beating the Braves again last night, we took a look at this weekend's NFL preseason schedule, Jordan Addison of the Vikings gets suspended by the league, and ESPN is acquiring the NFL Network in a massive deal. Elsewhere in sports, another sex toy ends up on the floor of a WNBA game, an update on the Nate Hobbs injury, and March Madness will not be expanding this coming season. We let you know what's on TV today and talked about another rumor of a "Goonies" sequel. A YouTuber just visited 50 states in 50 days and used his adventure to raise money for St. Jude's hospitals. And a restaurant in Hudson, WI was saved by it's teen workers when the owner's wife had a medical issue. Is this the lamest excuse to miss work? Is this what the kids are doing nowadays? Does anyone still have work ethic? We took a look at a list of some of the most unhygienic things that people still do. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a priest who got busted for soliciting prostitutes, a woman who accidentally got charged $8,500 for parking in a hospital's garage, an airport in Atlanta that leaked raw sewage all over the place, a woman who set a dude's house on fire over the $7 he allegedly owed her, and a teacher who encouraged a couple of siblings to fight at a daycare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Tuesday and I've got to mow my lawn. The grass is in desperate need of a trim. So, I've got that on the schedule for this afternoon. In the news this morning, the latest on the Canadian wildfires affecting our air quality, a recall on butter, some accidents in Sturgis, and a bear in Wisconsin that had a plastic jug on it's head gets a little bit of help. In sports, the Brewers remain hot with a win over the Braves last night, the NFL preseason officially kicks off on Thursday night, and the first Coaches Poll of the season is out! Elsewhere in sports, the first ever Gaudreau 5k raised a ton of money for charity, and check out this close-call between an NHL mascot & a big bear! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, our buddy Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk Wisconsin sports. Cool story about a brother & sister who found one another after nearly 80 years apart! And check out what some places are starting to do to fight back against travel influencers. We talked about "lazy meals" and the latest health advice, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman at Disney who got arrested for meth possession, another woman who ALSO got popped for possessing meth AND had a glass pipe INSIDE her, a MASSIVE rat that was discovered by pest control workers, a Texas deputy who threatened to hand out more speeding tickets because she didn't get laid, a zoo in Denmark that wants your pets to feed their lions, a new law in Louisiana that penalizes slow drivers, and a man caught masturbating & doing meth on the floor of a public restroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another weekend in the books. Another work week has begun. In the news today, the air quality in Wisconsin continues to suck, Loni Anderson passed away over the weekend, American Eagle has responded to the backlash over the Sydney Sweeney ad campaign, the latest on a deadly shooting at a bar in Montana this weekend, and there have been 9 confirmed cases of the measles in Wisconsin. In sports, the Brewers sweep the Nats, William Byron wins in Iowa, the Miz is on the IL, and the NFL preseason kicks off this week. Elsewhere in sports, a recap of WWE's SummerSlam, Luka gets a big fat contract extension from the Lakers, and the NFL inducted five more players into it's Hall of Fame over the weekend. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we talked about the new "Wednesday Addams" meal at Wendy's that coincides with the second season premiere on Netflix. In creepy robot news, there's a company that's working on a robot that can pick up things like Legos and smaller toys so that you don't step on them in the middle of the night. We all love watching videos of cats doing crazy & stupid things…now there's a legit "Cat Video Fest" you can attend. And a cop in Pennsylvania is getting some love online after he stopped by a local lemonade stand. Funny story about a camper who was thought to be in distress because of his loud yelling, but he was just singing some Nickelback tunes. ICYMI, another WNBA game got interrupted by a sex toy being thrown onto the court. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple who abandoned their son at an airport so they wouldn't miss their flight, a website that claims "big beach balls" is our new favorite fetish, a bunch of hot dogs ended up on a highway in PA after a semi crash, a calendar glitch from many years ago, a guy who got busted for stealing Smokey The Bear signs and selling them, and a stabbing over a sandwich that was made FOUR years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday and we've got a LOT to do this morning! First off, it's Jean's Birthday! She's gotta be getting close to 60 at this point. Poor old gal! We celebrated Jean all morning long and surprised her with some breakfast & a really beautiful bouquet. Also this morning, Doc joined us to talk racing, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen. In the news this morning, the latest on the air quality in the Midwest, a recent Delta flight hit some major turbulence and sent dozens of passengers to the hospital, an Arkansas teacher has been arrested for killing a couple that were hiking in a state park, and is hibernation for humans possible??? In sports, the NFL Hall of Fame game was last night, Conor McGregor was found liable in a civil rape & sexual assault suit, the Brewers play tonight in Washington…and speaking of Washington…wide receiver Terry McLaurin has requested a trade, and President Trump had a few things to say about a possible name change for the Washington NFL team. And he also had some trouble pronouncing Tua Tagovailoa's name. Elsewhere in sports, the Cubs are set to honor Ryne Sandberg this weekend, Hulk Hogan's official cause of death was released, and the Ravens have turned to Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps for some help learning how to swim! Very cool story about a community that came together to save the wedding of a couple who's reception was destroyed by vandals. We ran down a list of things to look forward to in the month of August, including the upcoming movies, TV shows, sporting events, and "holidays" Let you know what's in theaters this weekend and what's on the TV. Plus, a new television series based on the "Hostel" movie series is apparently on the way! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in California who stole from a little league in Pasadena, a woman who ended up with a bat in her mouth, the summer phenomenon known as "long balls", a guy who woke up during an organ harvesting surgery, and a ride at an amusement park in Saudi Arabi that suffered a massive malfunction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning & welcome to Thursday! We kicked things off with the Thursday Song, and later in the morning, we talked to Office Cora about what she's up to this weekend in the 715! Always fun to talk to her. In the news this morning, the air quality in Wisconsin continues to be an issue with the Canadian wildfires burning out of control, Judge Ramona Gonzalez is officially leaving the courtroom, a recall on some High Noon beverages after a labeling error, some protestors left a fake coffin at a Congressman's door, and a Wisconsin man pleads guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Cubs yesterday in the final game of that series, the NFL Hall of Fame game is tonight on NBC, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas got arrested for allegedly running an illegal casino at one of his homes, and Vince McMahon got into an accident while driving his Bentley. Elsewhere in sports, the NBA announced it's overseas schedule for next season, TNT is going ALL-IN on the Savannah Bananas, and the World Athletics Council announced that athletes wishing to compete in female categories at the World Championships are required to undergo a "once-in-a-lifetime test" for eligibility. It's "Hypothetical Thursday" and Jean's question for Brian was: "If you had to give up your sense of smell or your sense of taste…which would you choose?" Meanwhile, Brian's question for Jean was: "What's one thing you'd change about me(Brian)" Cool story about a woman in Montreal who's picking up trash around the city and raising money for the local animal shelter. Michael Phelps may be done competing at the Olympics, but that doesn't mean he's staying out of the pool. Especially when the Baltimore Ravens need some help teaching some of their players how to swim! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about radioactive wasps, a guy with a LOT of weed in his car, another side-effect of taking Ozempic, a teenager who got "Home Alone'd" by his family, and a woman who had her car repossessed decided to take matters into her own hands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day! Glad I mowed the lawn yesterday as we've got rain in the forecast today. On the show this morning, we let you know what's on TV today/tonight. We talked about raccoon that was stuck in a dumpster but got rescued. And we talked about dolphin that was stuck in a fishing net but ALSO got rescued! In the news this morning, a massive earthquake in Russia sent tsunami waves to the coasts of Japan and Hawaii, the latest on the drowning death of an 11 year-old girl in Merrill on Sunday, an update on the trial of Savannah Myers, and the winners of the "Drinkies and Sporkies" awards for the Wisconsin State Fair. In sports, the Brewers beat the Cubs again last night, the NFL Hall of Fame game is tomorrow night, the latest on the NYC gunman who was targeting the NFL offices earlier this week, and a man who was stalking Caitlin Clark is going to jail. Elsewhere in sports, Ben Askren is back in the hospital after a lung transplant, former Raider Christian Wilkins allegedly kissed a teammate on the head which led to his release, and NASCAR truck series driver Stewart Friesen suffered some serious injuries in a recent accident. Did this woman's Ring doorbell camera capture video of an alien? Or is it just a trash can in the wind? Apparently, hemorrhoids are becoming an epidemic and we looked at some reasons why. And the "trendiest" drink of the summer doesn't sound very trendy at all. Not the first time this has happened and likely won't be the last…but a WNBA game was interrupted last night when someone in the stands threw a sex toy onto the court. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pastor from Colorado and his wife are in big trouble for running a cryptocurrency scam, ChatGPT's ability to easily click through the "I am not a robot" verification tests, a Canadian man saved his own life by punching a cougar in the face, an angry teacher is pissed that some parents don't want to buy extra school supplies, and a couple of Phillies fans got a bit horned-up at a recent game!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got some rain this morning. Looks like more on the way tomorrow. Cooling off quite a bit by tomorrow, too! Started the morning off with the latest on the deadly shooting in NYC, an update on the bear attack in Comstock a few weeks ago, a foundation in our area wants to add more cameras downtown, an Eau Claire man is facing several charges of possessing child pornography, and Wisconsin's Secretary of State announces that she's not going to run for Governor. In sports, the Brewers took sole possession of 1st place in the NL Central with a win over the Cubs last night, Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg passed away, Deion Sanders gave an update on his health issues, and Brycer Harper gets into heated exchange with MLB Commissioner, Rob Manfred. Elsewhere in sports, all the details on this weekend's MLB Speedway Classic in Tennessee. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Jim Cramer's on-air F-Bomb from yesterday had Brian feeling nostalgic about the time Jean let one fly on-air. A cool story about one young Diamondbacks fan who got to spend a very special day with his favorite team, and the world's most premature baby keeps defying the odds & celebrates his 1st birthday! Do you have a special phrase you use when you've got to poop? A Redditor asked that very question and we looked at some of the better responses. Also on the show today, a look at whether or not we should change the minimum age to drink…and the minimum age to drive. (not at the same time, obviously!) And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who assaulted another guy on the golf course for playing too slow, a retirement party in California that featured booze & strippers, a guy who rented a car in Canada that had traces of Fentanyl inside, a monster truck tire fell off & bounced out of the arena and smashed a car in the parking lot, and a woman in Massachusetts who got attacked by a vicious raccoon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to reality! Another steamy one today with high temps in the 90's expected. Thankfully, it's supposed to cool of tomorrow. In the news this morning, we talked about the massive boat explosion in Prescott this weekend, the Lt. Governor launching her campaign to be the next Governor, a memorial fund set up in honor of Eliotte Heinz, and a bunch of people got sick from pizza that was tainted by THC. In sports, the Brew Crew got a nice walk-off win against the Marlins yesterday, Bubba Wallace raced to a win at the Brickyard, and the Tour de France has been won for the fourth time by Tadej Pogacar. Elsewhere in sports, Aaron Rodgers opened up about his new wife, and five former members of the Canadian World Junior Hockey team have been acquitted of sexual assault. Jean recapped her vacation to Key West, and we told you what's on TV today/tonight. Cool story about a woman who is skateboarding across America in memory of her stepfather, and another story about a pet turtle that escaped and ended making his way to an ice cream shop before he was found. According to a new survey, Americans spend 50% of their day online. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman's suitcase that was lost…and then returned to her with someone else's stuff in it, a serial butt-sniffer that got arrested again in California, a #FloridaWoman who tried smuggling some turtles in her bra, and a bus in Alaska that had 50lbs of dynamite in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a crazy week. Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Ozzy. Hogan. Just a wild ride. Obviously, we talked about the death of Hulk Hogan this morning, including a recap of his wrestling career, his life outside the ring, his other appearances on TV & in movies, and some personal memories of the Hulkster. Also in the news, a La Crosse man was sentenced to 64 months in Federal prison on a meth charge, a local teenager known for his crochet skills was in court on a sexual assault case, a cyclist in Vernon County is dead, Governor Tony Evers announced he wouldn't be seeking re-election, and "The Yard" in Altoona opens this weekend. In sports, the Brew Crew are back home tonight to take on the Marlins, Bill Self ended up in the hospital, and President Trump signs an executive order to prevent college athletes from becoming professionals. Elsewhere in sports, ESPN is nearing a deal to acquire NFL media…including Red Zone! And the planned expansion of March Madness is unlikely to happen in the upcoming season. We let you know what's on TV/Streaming this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen. A video of a woman from Wausau is going viral after her mailman delivered her beloved dog's ashes. And check out this woman who saved a teenager's life with the CPR skills she learned decades ago! A recent survey found that almost a quarter of us are using A.I. to fact-check our doctors. What could possibly go wrong? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man who took a boat for a joyride & tried to use a disguise to escape the police, a #FloridaMan who robbed an arcade and had his mom as his getaway driver, another naked dude in Oklahoma who broke into a home & jumped into their pond to hide from the cops, a massive recall in Japan on toy guns that can fire actual bullets, a #FloridaMan who works as a Chuck E. Cheese mascot was arrested for credit card theft while wearing his costume, a cat burglar named "Leonardo Da Pinchy" who keeps stealing people's underwear, and robots in China that can replace their own batteries when they start to go dead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So close to the weekend, I can almost taste it! Going to be busy, but still looking forward to it. After yesterday's tribute to the late, great Ozzy Osbourne, we attempted to get back to normal on the show. Office Cora joined me just after 8am to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715. Started the show with the Thursday Song, and in the news this morning, the body of Eliotte Heinz was found yesterday…as was the body of UW-Plattevill student, Emma Jacob. Also in the news today, the WI DNR has issued an air quality advisory for today, and update on the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and the sentencing of Brian Kohberger. In sports, the Brewers got back to beating the Mariners yesterday, the Packers annual revenue-sharing report reveals how prosperous the NFL really is, and the Bill Belichick effect on ticket sales for UNC. Elsewhere in sports, NASCAR is officially coming to San Diego, and Red Cedar Speedway has action tonight. Let you know what's on TV today/tonight…and even though Jean's still out on vacation, Office Cora & I asked each other a hypothetical question on "Hypothetical Thursday"…mine was: " Hers was: " Heroic story about a military Veteran who helped stop a lunatic on a plane who was ranting and raving and trying to get into the cockpit & open the door while the plane was in flight! Plus, a couple of heart-warming animal stories involving a long-lost cat…and a long-lost dog. Have you ever heard of the "Solid Snake" method of dealing with an awkward conversation? Neither had I. And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an "influencer" swimming in raw sewage, a deputy who got popped for DUI in his patrol vehicle, a #FloridaMan who tried to set a gym on fire & then tried to hide in a tanning bed while naked, a dude in Oregon who was wearing a shirt that said "Master Baiter" and got arrested for illegally catching fish, a potential homebuyer who discovered the skeleton remains of a man who had previously been living in the home he was looking to buy, and a married couple from CT who tried to join the Mile High Club while sitting in their seats on the plane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our tribute to the Godfather of Heavy Metal, Ozzy Osbourne. RIP, Ozzy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready, because that heat is coming! Looking at 94° tomorrow with some showers in the morning and more rain likely on Thursday. We talked about the upcoming "heat dome" in the news this morning…along with the haze from the Canadian wildfires. Also in the news, the search for Eliotte Heinz continues, Malcolm-Jamal Warner died over the weekend in a drowning accident, a Wisconsin murder suspect who was arrested in Nebraska just faced an extradition hearing, and a federal judge sentenced a former Louisville police detective to 33 months in prison for his role in the death of Breonna Taylor. In sports, the Brewers continued their hot streak by beating the Mariners last night, the Packers have signed Zach Tom to an extension, Chris Paul is heading back to the Clippers, and Will Levis is done for the season already. Elsewhere in sports, Jake Retzlaff is leaving BYU for Tulane, and Deion Sanders is still dealing with some sort of health issue. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show about kiss-cams after the whole Coldplay debacle. Speaking of TV, Stephen Colbert clapped back at President Trump on the Late Show last night. Check out this kid in NY who launched his own burger stand and is giving away free burgers to Veterans along with donating to Veteran's causes. What's the perfect gift for a kid? A writer for Slate suggests that it's some candy & $20! A new study reveals the minimum age that kids should get phones & social media. And a list of some of the current tech that will seem ridiculous in 50 years. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an ad executive from NYC who got drunk in #Florida and pissed off a rooftop bar onto some people below, a drug dealer who accidentally texted a police officer, a dog who got adopted from a shelter…shaved from the head down…and returned to the shelter hours later, a woman who attacked another woman at a Walmart with a sock filled with rocks, and a guy who drove his lawnmower on a busy highway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in the studio after a long weekend at Rock Fest. Obviously, Brian talked all about his days in Cadott…recapping the bands, the Bacon, the beers, and more! In the news this morning, the La Crosse Police are looking for a missing woman, charges against a former Wisconsin nurse have been dismissed, the TSA is adding family lanes at select airports, a recall on a popular deodorant, and a flight that narrowly avoided an in-air crash with a B-52 bomber. In sports this morning, the Brewers swept the Dodgers again and are the hottest team in MLB, Scottie Scheffler got another win this weekend, Denny Hamlin also got a victory yesterday, and the President isn't a fan of the Washington Commanders. Elsewhere in sports, a big shake-up with the NFLPA, Shannon Sharpe's sexual assault lawsuit reached a settlement, and an investigation into Terry Rozier. Talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the fallout from the Colplay concert debacle from last week. Also, the OG Pee Wee bike from "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" is now owned by the Alamo! Check out this pizza delivery guy who saved a customer's life! A recent ranking of national gas station chains puts Kwik Trip at number one! And a survey about opposites attracting listed the 10 most common things couples don't have in common. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy chugging Tobasco & threatening to fight a bunch of people, a firefighter who doused a baseball field with water after a foul ball hit his car, teenager who made a bomb threat on a flight, a new social media trend involving coffee & your anus, a restaurant that's charging $150 to cuddle lion cubs, and a sex festival that caused an uproar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final day in the studio before heading to Rock Fest! I've got the beers in the fridge in the camper, a bag full of Bacon, and I'm ready to rock! Hope to see a bunch of you there! In the news this morning, the Lansing bridge is going to get demolished later this year, the latest info on the bear attack in Comstock, an update on the flooding in Texas, an assisted living facility in Massachusetts resulted in multiple deaths & injuries, and the Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to fire hundreds of workers in the Education Dept. In sports, a recap of last night's home run derby, Jacob Misirowski responds to the backlash of his addition to the All Star roster, Teddy Bridgewater gets in trouble for giving impermissible benefits to some of his players, and Wemby has been cleared to return after his season-ending blood clots. Elsewhere in sports, John Elway won't be in any trouble for the recent death of his former agent, and Conor McGregor sends unsolicited dick pics on his birthday. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us to talk Wisconsin sports and his recent fishing injuries! Cool story about a horse race without any horses, and check out this mailman who adopted a dog that he got to know while delivering mail. There's a new app coming out for single Disney fans who want to find true love, and the latest TikTok "trend" involves Sharpies. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who stole a bunch of sex toys & ice cream from a Walmart, a guy is in a fight with his HOA over handing out free water, a man escaped prison in France by hiding in some luggage, and a creepy-ass teddy bear in California turned out to be an art project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only one more sleep before we head to Cadott! VERY excited to get out of town for a few days & party it up with a bunch of our friends & listeners! In fact, we had a Rock Fest preview this morning…looking over the line-up and all the other stuff that'll be happening later this week. In the news this morning, a woman in Wisconsin was attacked by a bear over the weekend, the victims in that double homicide in Middleton were identified, a recall on water bottles sold at Walmart, and the cost of tomatoes is likely to skyrocket. In sports, the Brewers finished the first half of the regular season on a tear, Wimbledon is finally over, the MLB All-Star game is later this week, NASCAR results, another hilarious post-fight interview from Derrick Lewis, and Ndamukong Suh retires. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and had some interesting stats about mac-n-cheese on "National Mac-N-Cheese Day" Cool story about a video game store in NY that ruined a few Nintendo Switch games and is using them to raise money for charity, and an 80 year-old guy who's still kicking ass & taking names! Do you know how much pizza is sold in America?(Hint: it's a LOT) And check out this "hack" to help keep the temperature in your house down. There's a baseball team called the Joliet Slammers and they've got a very unique promotion coming up next week. Might have to make the trip just to check it out! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a kid that got a hold of an older iPhone that belonged to his parents and went on an Amazon shopping spree, a deputy who tried to smuggle heroin into a jail by using a Pringles can, a small child who climbed into a claw machine, a guy who rented a boat in #Florida and took it to Cuba, and a #FloridaWoman who got busted for running an illegal med-spa in her backyard shed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday, yo! Planning to have a nice, relaxing weekend before getting pummeled at Rock Fest next week! Thankfully, it looks like it's going to be very comfortable in Cadott for most of the time we're there. We started the morning off with a few "holidays", including National Mojito Day, National Blueberry Muffin Day, and French Fry Day! We talked about some of the French Fry deals you can take advantage of today, along with some stats & info about our consumption of fries in America. In sports, the Brewers start a 3-game series against the Nationals tonight, Giannis was on a livestream in Greece recently where he talked a bit about his future plans in the NBA, running back Najee Harris got injured by some fireworks over the 4th of July, the roster for the Home-Run Derby at the MLB All-Star game is set, and there won't be an expansion this coming year for March Madness. We let you know what's on the tube this weekend and what's new in theaters…and we talked about the disrespect that Rick Springfield suffered on the Today Show yesterday. Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and we checked out the celebration of Moo Deng's first birthday! Can you imagine the rest of the trip after this guy forgot his wife at a gas station? A recent poll discovered that a lot of us are self-conscious about our feet. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a new phone case that feels & looks like real skin AND gets sunburnt. Plus, stories about a couple having sex while driving an RV down the road, a guy who only steals right shoes(no lefts), another person got busted with drugs inside a bag that was labeled "Definitely NOT a bag of drugs", and a very interesting billboard has popped up in the Cleveland area that is angering some residents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One more day. One more day. One more day. Friday is tomorrow and I'm looking forward to doing almost nothing this weekend as we get ready to pack up & head to Cadott next week for Rock Fest. We started the show with an update on the search & rescue operations in Texas, some news in the Alan Fry case, suspects in a theft at Butterfest in Sparta have been identified, a cause of death has been revealed for Michael Madsen, a man announces his decision to run for Governor of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Elections Commission completes it's investigation into the uncounted ballots in Madison during last year's election. In sports, the Brewers walked off the Dodgers for the series sweep, another entry in the upcoming MLB Home Run Derby at the All-Star game…which is apparently going to continue testing the ABS(Automatic Balls & Strikes) system, and the Dallas Wings are moving their upcoming game against the Indiana Fever into a larger arena. Elsewhere in sports, Red Bull fires Christian Horner after 20 years, Randy Couture suffered major injuries in racing crash, donations from sports teams are flooding in to help with the recovery efforts & eventual clean-up in Texas, and cycling legend Greg LeMond recently received the Congressional Gold Medal. It's "Hypothetical Thursday", and Brian's question for Jean was: " Jean's question for Brian was: " We let you know what's on TV tonight and we talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715! Plus, a new way to butter your toast? In the "Good News Department", we had a few lifeguards who rushed into the water to save a struggling deer from drowning and/or being eaten by a shark, and an 83 year-old woman with dementia was rescued after wandering off & ending up in a swamp. Did you see the video of a drunk idiot on a golf course who picked a fight with the WRONG dude? It was former NHL goon, Nick Tarnasky. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who was getting hundreds of unwanted packages from Amazon over the last year, a cop in Detroit who got caught stealing $600 from a woman while his bodycam was recording, a woman who claims she got a rash on her face after not properly removing her makeup for 22 years, and a guy who climbed out of a grave with a bullet in his head!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Wednesday! Hump Day means "Workforce Wednesday" and your chance to win freebies from the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe in Preston. You can always sign up at RockMornings.com. In the news this morning, a suspect in a double homicide in the Madison area took his own life after being stopped by authorities, seven people were rescued from the Genoa Lock & Dam earlier this week, Wisconsin reponders & K9 units deploy to Texas to assist in the post-flood search & rescues, more flash flooding is happening in New Mexico, and Elon Musk's AI chatbot went off the rails by praising Hitler. In sports, the Brewers beat the Dodgers again last night thanks to a stellar outing from The Miz, Anthony Davis recently had surgery to repair a detached retina, the NHL & it's players agree on a new CBA, SGA is going to be on the cover of NBA 2K26, Joe Burrow talks about his plans to buy one of the Batmobiles, and angry emails about Bill Belichick taking over the football program at UNC are revealed! We let you know what's on TV tonight and we also talked about Gary Coleman's ex-wife failing a lie detector. Some teens recently saved a woman's life after her lawn mower rolled over & trapped her underneath. And a Firefighter in Canada is recovering after receiving a life-saving liver donation from a colleague. We played a round of "Who'd You Rather?" this morning - Look good or feel good? Plus, a recent survey revealed that 7% of Americans actually enjoy the humidity. Blech. A bowling alley in Pennsylvania is hosting a "Balls Out Bowling" event where clothing is optional, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a #FloridaMan who got methed-up on his birthday…stole a trolley…and picked up a bunch of passengers, a man who tried to help an injured bear got mauled for his trouble, a man walked onto the runway of an Italian airport and killed himself by jumping into a plane's engine, another #FloridaMan attempted to run from authorities by riding on the back of a UPS truck, and a group of people stole a Ronald McDonald statue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday is here and there's lots to get to! We let you know what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show, and we talked about the latest use for A.I. In the news this morning, the latest on the flooding in Texas, an update on the Judge Dugan case, bond is set for Jacob Klaver, the Epstein list apparently doesn't exist, and the TSA is now letting people wear their shoes during check-in. In sports, the Brewers beat up the Dodgers last night, a bunch of moves in the NBA, and good news from Dick Vitale! Speaking of good news, check out this hiker who was saved with a little help from his dog, a bullied teen got a rather large escort to prom, and a website that helps calm people with cat purring noises. Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the upcoming home-run derby at the MLB All-Star game, and have you heard about the Curse of J.K. Simmons? In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drug dealer who got busted for dealing drugs while in court, a fitness bro who kept working out at a fitness event after his girlfriend passed out, a guy in Wisconsin who tried to flee from the cops by swimming across a lake, a bee attack in France, a pet lion that got loose & attacked some kids, and a family of bears broke into a house & ate a bunch of snacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back after the holiday weekend! Hope you have all your fingers & toes. We recapped our 4th of July activities, took a look at what's on TV tonight, and we discussed the deaths of Michael Madsen & Julian McMahon. In the news this morning, President Trump announced a possible UFC fight at the White House in 2026, we talked about the flooding in Texas, the WI DNR is asking people to watch out for an invasive species, Costco is recalling a bunch of items, and we talked about the final Black Sabbath show of all time from this past weekend. In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Marlins this weekend, former White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks passed away recently, as did former Bruins goon, Lyndon Byers. Also in sports, a recap of the NASCAR races in Chicago this weekend, the Washington Nationals fired their GM & their manager after getting swept by the Red Sox over the holiday, and the USMNT lost to Mexico….AGAIN! Great story about some boys who helped save a couple of toddlers that wandered onto the roof of their house, and another great story about a young boy who chased after his dog into the desert but was found by rescuers safe & sound. Is your boss an a-hole? Here's six signs that he/she might be! We looked a recent list of America's favorite gas station snacks for road trips. Plus, are naps actually bad for you as you get older? Obviously, we talked about Joey Chestnut's return to the Nathan's hot dog eating competition on Saturday…and we also had a laugh watching Alvin Kamara's attempt at a first pitch this weekend. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who was the first to break a new law in the state, a woman who was busted trying to steal a bunch of beef tongues, smelly Brazilian butt lifts, a driver who hit everything but the lottery while running from the cops, a flight that had to be diverted because a passenger misinterpreted a text message, and a man in China with a live eel in his bowels!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The short week comes to an end today with lots of heat and humidity! Going to be even hotter tomorrow before finally cooling off on Saturday. We started the morning with the OG version of the Thursday Song, and we talked to Office Cora about what she's up to this weekend in the 715. In the news this morning, a verdict in the Diddy trial, Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty, Del Monte files for bankruptcy, the latest on the explosion at a fireworks factory in California, an arrest in Winona connected to a homicide in Holmen, and the WI Supreme Court's decision on the 1849 abortion ban. In sports, the Brewers got a split yesterday with the Mets, the USMNT got a big win over Guatemala, Clayton Kershaw earned his 3,000th career strikeout, and an update on the condition of Red Panda! Elsewhere in sports, a Buffalo Bills draft pick is being accused of sexual assault, NHL players will be allowed to compete in the Olympics, and Sue Bird is getting a statue! Heart-warming story about a kitten that was stuck on some train tracks in Alaska, along with an absolutely incredible story about a Holocaust survivor who finally got to meet up with one of the US Veterans who helped to free him 80 years ago. Today is "Hypothetical Thursday", and Jean's question for Brian was: " Meanwhile, Brian's question for Jean was: " Remember the US Sprinter who recently suffered a wardrobe malfunction? Well, he's getting offers from multiple underwear companies for an endorsement deal to help keep his privates in check. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mom who was feeding her kids edibles, some cocaine that washed up on shore, a naked man who assaulted a few people with a large piece of wood, and a #FloridaMan who threatened to shoot up a McDonald's because they forgot his McNuggets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, yo! Looking forward to heading down to Riverside Park later this morning for the start of RiverFest in La Crosse. Not sure what I'll be eating for lunch, but I'm definitely going home to sit in the AC afterwards. We kicked things off this morning with news about a train derailment in Wisconsin, a new budget deal in the state, some of the beaches that are closed for the 4th of July weekend due to high levels of E.coli, an update on the Idaho firefighter shootings, and a wind turbine blade that caused an accident on a highway. In sports, the Brew Crew got rained out yesterday, Damian Lillard's time in Milwaukee is over, SGA got a VERY BIG contract extension, and Malik Beasley is in some BIG trouble. We let you know what's on the boob tube today, and a new movie is in theaters today as well(Jurassic World: Rebirth). Speaking of dinosaur zoos, would you visit a real-life Jurassic Park if it existed? Plus, the Hallmark Channel's "Christmas In July" starts this weekend if you're interested. Since we aren't live on Friday morning, Doc joined us early this week with his Racing Report, thanks to County Materials in Holmen. Elsewhere in sports, the Indiana Fever won the WNBA's in-season tournament without Caitlin Clark on the floor last night, Coco Gauff loses in the first round at Wimbledon, and the University of Pennsylvania violated the rights of female athletes. Lots of 4th of July stuff this morning including some of the suggested movies to watch over the holiday weekend, some "must-haves" for your backyard BBQ, and a list of the more interesting names for fireworks! If you're unhappy with where you live and you're looking to pack up & move somewhere else, check out this list of cities & states that will pay you to move there. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got pulled over for DUI with over SEVENTY Bud Light empties in his car, a crazy cat lady who left over 100 cats in a UHaul trailer, a #FloridaWoman who locked her two kids in a shed so she could run some errands, a NYC firefighter who is suspended for giving "hot girls" rides on the firetruck, and a 360 square foot "house" in Seattle for sale for $416,000See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a crazy weekend! It was hot, it rained like crazy yesterday afternoon, and we had a killer time with Drowning Pool & the Texas Hippie Coalition. Obviously, we recapped the Big River Rally this morning! Talked about the rides…the bands…the stunt show…the vendors…and what a great time everyone had! Also talked about what's on TV today, some 4th of July stats & info, and the return of Paul Walker(RIP) for the final film in the "Fast & Furious" franchise. In the news this morning, the latest on the Idaho firefighters who were killed in an ambush, a possible sale of TikTok, the missing boater's body in the WI Dells has been recovered, a machete attack in Arcadia, and a WI man who is going to spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his family. In sports, the Brewers fell short of the sweep of the woeful Rockies yesterday, Chase Elliott got the win in Atlanta this weekend, a recap of the main event of UFC 317, and an MLB manager is out for the rest of the season with health concerns. Elsewhere in sports, an autographed Michael Jordan card just sold for a record amount of money, Caitlin Clark is a WNBA All Star game captain, and a heart-warming ovation for Ketel Marte in Arizona. An apartment building in Cleveland caught fire recently and a couple of Good Samaritans saved a baby after it was dropped out of a third-story window. Check out this very emotional video of Meredith Gaudreau announcing the Columbus BlueJackets' pick at the NHL Draft this weekend. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an ice cream man who got assaulted by some lunatic, a groundskeeper who ran over some fireworks with his mower, a woman who crashed into the back of a cop car after she was distracted by Taco Bell, a #FloridaMan who was doing 115mph while recording a SnapChat video with a baby in the backseat of the vehicle, a woman who swallowed a fish bone that eventually punctured her neck, and a $90,000 AI girlfriend who tracks all your conversations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yay! It's Friday. There's almost NO rain in the forecast…and the Big River Rally starts later this afternoon! Gotta get my friggin' lawn mowed today before anything else. On the show today, the latest on the wild weather in the area from the last few days, the woman in Rock County who was the target of an attempted murder, the Blue Angels will be performing this weekend at the Chippewa Valley Air Show, the suspect in the molotov-cocktail attacks in Boulder has been indicted, the wife of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect speaks, and the latest on the Joe Rogan/Liver King beef. In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series against the Rockies tonight, John Tonje got picked by the Jazz last night in the NBA Draft, Justin Tucker has been suspended by the NFL, and Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexual abuse in the Dominican Republic. Elsewhere in sports, Jim Ross announces that he's 100% cancer-free, and the back-up performer from the Super Bowl halftime show who waved a flag as protest in support of Sudan and Gaza has been arrested. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined us just after 8am for his weekly Racing Report, thanks to County Materials in Holmen. Cute video of a bride & groom who played Rock/Paper/Scissors at the altar to determine who was taking the other's last name. And in other feel-good news, check out this 12 year-old who saved his family from a fire…and this 12 year-old who decided to help shelter animals by playing music for them! In the future, you could be snorting tiny nose-robots to help with your blocked sinuses.(no thanks!) We also discussed the newest drink from Dunkin' Donuts that's getting some flack online, and Subway officially teams up with Happy Gilmore for a meal deal! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaCop who resigned after he got caught stealing someone's wallet during a traffic stop, an idiot TikToker who thinks you get better mileage if you pump gas slowly, an old woman sitting in a chair in the middle of a highway with a gun, a lifeguard who got impaled by a beach umbrella, TSA reminding morons that their Waffle House ID doesn't work at the airport, and a jewelry store manager who stole a bunch of product and was caught because she posted selfies on social media while wearing the stuff she took.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy crap! Did you see any major damage in your neighborhood yesterday during those storms? You can send us pics & videos by clicking the "submit" button on the free 95.7 The Rock app! Try it out! Today, more rain in the forecast, however, it isn't supposed to be as severe as yesterday's weather. In the news this morning, a former Polk County doctor is charged with child enticement, a man who was found guilty of setting wildfires in Jackson County gets sentenced, the Liver King kinda went off the deep end yesterday, and two men in Eau Claire have been charged with multiple child sex assaults. In sports, the "Thriller At Miller" didn't really live up to the hype…but the Brew Crew got the win! Round 1 of the NBA Draft was last night, an MLB fan has been banned indefinitely for some rather inappropriate comments directed at a player, Evander Kane is on the move, the NHL Hall Of Fame class got announced, and the NHL is also looking at expanding it's schedule. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we spoke with Office Cora about what she's doing this weekend in the 715. Also, have you heard the news about Steve from "Blues Clues"? While Brian many lament the effectiveness of his Little Free Library in his front yard, there's no doubt that this Free Dog Library is working for this community! Plus, a missing wedding ring is found thanks to a diver who spent two days underwater looking for it! On Hypothetical Thursday, Brian asked Jean: "If you had to wear a warning label, what would it say?" And Jean's question for Brian was: " " Elsewhere in sports, Luis Rubiales lost his appeal in Spain's high court, a Baltimore Ravens player didn't go back into a game last season because he was too cold, and a former NASCAR owner has passed away. A new TikTok trend is one that Brian can actually get behind, and how many bruises/scrapes/cuts do you think you'll have in your lifetime? In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who robbed a convenience store while wearing a Scooby Doo costume, a police officer who could lose his job after farting in a coworker's face, a dude in MN with a crazy name who was high AF on mushrooms, a man in China who swallowed a toothbrush 52 years ago and just had it removed from his intestines, and dangerous cans of Ecto-Cooler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.