Hear Kirk McEwen and Marianne Sierk each weekday from 3-8pm. Comedy, sports and the best damn rock on the radio for the ride home!

Is maggot therapy the answer to cutting down medical costs? Kirk and Marianne discuss this fascinating topic with a caller who shares his medical finance expertise!

Ever wonder why some scents remind you of aging? Kirk and Marianne discuss the science of "old person smell." Tune into their stories about perfumes and colognes!

Ever see a deer spinning like a top after eating fermented fruit? Kirk and Marianne explore the wild antics of drunken deer frolicking through France!

When 100 hot dogs go missing, you know it's going to be an interesting night. Listen to Kirk and Marianne's hilarious take on this Florida story!

What if we told you LED lights could be as dangerous as smoking? Kirk and Marianne discuss the truth that experts revealed.

What happens when the Pope calls a bank? Listen to Kirk and Marianne discuss protocol vs. papacy!

Meet Lazar, the dog defying odds at 30+ years old! Kirk and and Marianne talk about his journey to a new home.

Yikes, Gen X stares at screens for over fifty hours per week. Kirk and Marianne discuss whether their eyes paying the ultimate price. Tune in for insights on eye health in our digital age.

Ever heard of a missing person case stalled by too much Facetune? Kirk and Marianne discuss the wild story and its implications!

Remember the thrill of finding toys in your cereal box? Dive into Kirk and Marianne's conversation on Kellogg's latest throwback!

Feeling indecisive about your next coffee order? Marianne and Wendi discuss Starbuck's new AI feature that will choose for you. The hosts explore how tech is both aiding and complicating our caffeine lives.

Redheads might be more common than we thought... Kirk and Marianne discuss the science and and mystery of red hair.

Berkeley students are up in arms about AI in their college courses, so Kirk and Marianne give their takes on Bots and Beats. Is AI in songwriting the new norm or a threat to genuine creativity? Tune into this debate!

Don't we all consider a career change at some point? Kirk and Marianne give their takes on high-pressure jobs. Hear why some paths are less satisfying than they seem!

Can AI really predict crime? Find out how facial recognition mistakenly led to the arrest of an innocent woman. Tune in to Kirk and Marianne for the story and their funny discussion!

Imagine a world where brainless human clones can provide spare organs... well, scientists are pitching this idea. Kirk and Marianne discuss the ethics of artificial wombs and the how this new technology can be misused. Also, Justin Johnson, 98 Rock program director shares his opinion on one of the most controversial ideas in modern science.

Dive into the thrilling adventure of Chesney, (yes, like the famous Kenny Chesney) with Kirk and Marianne! Chesney, a 16-month old kangaroo leaped over an eight-foot fence and hopped on on a three-day escapade through Wisconsin. Kirk and Marianne discussed how the loose 'roo evaded capture and what techniques were finally used to return him safely to the petting zoo. Tune in to learn more!

A day at the game is more than just baseball! Join Kirk and Wendi as they relieve their Orioles opening day experience.

Focus at the tip of your sword. Kirk and Marianne discuss sword yoga and other unusual practices like goat yoga, gun yoga, and more.

Yikes, they're giving away live hamsters as claw machine prizes in China. Kirk and Marianne react to this and suggest better treatment for animals.

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about things we were too young to witness but we saw it anyway. Tune in to hear Kirk, Marianne, and our listeners talk about things we were exposed too too soon. What scared us for life? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we get to know one of our 2026 Hook Up hopeful Bachelorette's, Nicole!!! Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne get more acquainted with Nicole and see if hope is still out there for her.

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about skills we keep in our back pocket. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne chat with our listeners Live in the Boom Boom Room talking about skills we've mastered from old jobs. What skills did we master to make us the "Jack of all Trades"? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we are welcomed by Comedian, Author, and Actress Ms. Pat!!! Tune in to hear Kirk, Marianne, and Ms. Pat talk about her show Ms. Pat Settles It, Tom Brady and More. What did Kirk ask Ms. Pat to do? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about putting on our tour guide hats and taking people through town. Tune in to hear Kirk, Marianne, and our listeners talk about places we would take out of town visitors to. Where are we taking them? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about toughing it out on the job. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne talk with out listeners about times we've been injured on the job. What did we endure while clocked in? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about lessons we wished we learned. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne chat with our listeners about classes we wanted to take. What knowledge do we want to soak up? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we are joined by Wendi!!! Tune in to hear Marianne and Wendi Live in the Boom Boom Room chat with our listeners about how our pets are training us. What are our pets doing to whip us into shape? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we are joined by Erik Woodworth!!! Tune in to hear Marianne and Erik talk about "The Big O" and Giving Birth. How did we get here? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about the things we do to get through the work day. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne chat with our listeners about how we have fun at work. What antics do we get into? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we are joined by Wendi!!! Tune in to hear Marianne and Wendi in conversation with Rock Legend and Bassist for Guns N' Roses, Duff McKagan. Listen to Duff talk about Ozzy, New music, and more. You don't want to miss this.

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about missing fingers and toes. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne chat with our listeners about things we might be missing on our bodies. Want to know what we're missing? Hit play to find out!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about the brands we like. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne Live in the Boom Boom Room talk about the brands we are loyal to and more. What brands do we prefer? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we are joined by a special guest. It's Mark McEwen!!! Tune in to hear Mark McEwen talk about his time on the David Lettermen show and more. What stories did Mark share? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about music that wouldn't be as fun to listen to when you pay attention to the lyrics. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne chat with our listeners about songs and movies that have deeper meanings than what we think. What did we say? Hit play to find out!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we recap the Roast of Kirk McEwen. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne regale the tales of the Polar Comedy Show. How did the roast go? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about a woman who went to a car wash went from a cleaning to a crash. She got hit how many times?! Tune in to hear how this accident happened and more.

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about our in-laws. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne chat with our listeners about the Monster-in-laws. What are our significant other's parents like? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about times we've been in hotels and they've been raided by a convention, a team, or even a party. You name it! Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne chat with our listeners about times we stayed in a hotel that was not so peaceful. Where did we stay and who ruined it? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about cringy things people did for love. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne try not to cringe at the romantic gestures people made in the name of love. What did love make us do? Hit play and find out!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we are joined by Alexa and Annu from Special Olympics Maryland. Tune in to hear us talk about the Polar Bear Plunge, what Special Olympics Maryland means to the Olympians and more.

On this episode we are joined by Wendi Townsend!!! Tune in to hear Kirk and Wendi chat with Rock Icon and co-founded of Bush, Gavin Rossdale. Tune in to hear Rossdale talk about his new tour, new music, and more

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about sports that we never would think are dangerous but are more high risk than what we think. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne chat with our listeners Live in the Boom Boom Room talk about dangerous sports. What sports are high risk? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about some of our favorite trips that we went on. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne brag about some of he coolest trips we went on. Where did we go? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about times we needed a knight in shinning armor. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne Live in the Boom Boom Room talk about times someone defended us. What did our capless superheroes do? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about getting sick from tattoos. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne Live in the Boom Boom Room talk about how dangerous getting a tattoo actually is. How dangerous? Hit play and found out!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about the jobs AI cannot take away from you. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne Live in the Boom Boom Room chat with our listeners about their jobs and what we think AI can't do. What can humans beat AI at? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about mediums, Ouija boards, and more. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne Live in the Boom Boom Room talk about psychics and if they read us correctly. Who did they speak to from the beyond? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about the breaking news of the Baltimore Ravens parting ways with former Head Coach, John Harbaugh after 18 years of football. Tune in to hear the Purple Power Hour Team: Kirk McEwen, Marianne Sierk, and Ravens legends Femi Ayanbadejo and Dennis Pitta talk about the departure of John Harbaugh.

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we are joined by Wendi!!! Tune in to hear Kirk and Wendi chat with our listeners about the unique things we used to sled over the years. What did we use? One way to find out. Hit play!

On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk about times we got in trouble in school. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne chat with our listeners about times we got called to the principal's office. How did we get in trouble? One way to find out. Hit play!