Mercedes In The Morning

Ryan Blaney joins Mercedes in the Morning to talk about his NASCAR race ahead of the South Point 400 this weekend. He gives major props to Vegas for the opportunity it has given sports teams, he reveals if he's ever golfed with Michael Jordan, and the movie he is going to introduce his first kid when they grow up! (Photo Credit: © Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)

*5:00am: What was something that absolutely terrified you as a kid? *6:00am: Can someone explain the Trader Joe's hype to me? *7:00am: Is Vegas growing too fast? *8:00am: Mom Was Told Son Is “Too Smart” by Teacher *9:00am: NASCAR Driver: Ryan Blaney

*5:00am: When did someone say something innocent that ruined your day? *6:00am: What does everyone love that you don't? Do kids have an abnormal amount of homework these days? *7:00am: Walking off the job *8:00am: Have you ever experienced something paranormal? Haunted places in LV *9:00am: When you totally underestimated and were totally wrong?

*5:00am: Ever Get Stuck In Anything? *6:00am: Get A Massage From A Robot, Injured By Food *7:00am: The Great Halloween Debate *8:00am: Driving Or Walking In School Zones *9:00am: The Most Popular Slang Words Of 2025

*5:00am: Zero Inbox *6:00am: Something Your Partner Helped You With That They Definitely Didn't Sign Up For *7:00am: Gray Rock Method *8:00am: One Degree Of Separation From A Celebrity For A Weird Reason, Add A Word To Ruin Your Team *9:00am: Jerk Or Justified

*5:00am: Did anyone ever have a teacher who taught lessons that stuck with you for life — outside of the traditional academics? *6:00am: Scent based alarm clocks *7:00am: Who taught you how to drive and was it smooth sailing or a complete disaster?

*5:00am: Do you and your partner share every detail about finances? *6:00am: Do you prioritize your friendships? Wellness hacks *7:00am: Wedding guest ordered food at wedding *8:00am What's your neighbor feud? *9:00am: Do you tell your partner the truth when they get a new haircut you don't like, or do you fake it for their feelings?

*5:00am: Funny Name For Your Group Texts *6:00am: What's Your Neighbor Feud *7:00am: Rock & Prank *8:00am: Anthropologie Rock *9:00am: 1 October

*5:00am: Getting Unexpectedly Paid *6:00am: The Hardest Thing You've Had To Quit *7:00am: Wash & Wear or Buy & Wear *8:00am: Pushing School Times Later *9:00am: Broadway Or No Way

*5:00am: What do you do by yourself in public? *6:00am: Is there a household item everyone else owns except you? Is there a show or movie that stressed you out so much you almost couldn't watch? *7:00am: When did you realize you're that parent? *8:00am: Are women over dating in 2025? *9:00am: Jerk or Justified: Botox at 18 Years Old

We are broadcasting live for the final day of our Four Corners Food Drive benefitting Three Square Food Bank! We are at Durango Casino for our final day and we had an amazing donation from Station Casinos! PLUS we also had Nevada State High School with their donation and so many of you contributed to fight hunger here in Southern Nevada. Las Vegas, we could not have done this without you!!

We are broadcasting live for Day 4 of our Four Corners Food Drive benefitting Three Square Food Bank! We are at S Stephanie and Horizon Ridge! We had donations from Boyd Gaming, Sunset Station and more!

Congratulations to Ms. Charny, Kindergarten Teacher Doris Hancock Elementary for being our September Teacher of the Month! Ms. Charny was nominated by her student Nicky and his mom Melissa! Ms. Charny will receive a $150 Visa gift card courtesy of Findlay Chevrolet, an additional $150 Visa gift card courtesy of Silver State Schools Credit Union PLUS a personalized Mercedes in the Morning Teacher of the Month plaque from H&J Trophies!

We are broadcasting live for Day 3 of our Four Corners Food Drive benefitting Three Square Food Bank! We are at W Charleston and Desert Foothills! We had donations from Tri Pointe Homes, Congresswoman Susie Lee, The Valley Health System and more!

We are broadcasting live for Day 2 of our Four Corners Food Drive benefitting Three Square Food Bank! We are at Blue Diamond Rd and Decatur! We had donations from Findlay Chevrolet, T-Mobile, Findlay Auto Group and more!!

We are broadcasting live of Day 1 of our Four Corners Food Drive benefitting Three Square Food Bank! We are at Farm Rd and N Durango! We had donations from Rick Harrison from the Pawn Stars, Silver State Schools Credit Union, The Athletics, Santa Fe Station, and more!!! Thank you Las Vegas!!

*5:00am: Is there a word or phrase you CANNOT stand for whatever reason? *6:00am: What was your cringe money moment?, When you break up with someone, do you have to break up with their family and friends too? *7:00am: Most ridiculous thing you've ever cried over? *8:00am: Vegas IYKYK

*5:00am: Is Steph in the wrong for going to the Chris Brown concert this weekend? *6:00am Share with us your story of a missed opportunity that you now think could've changed your life, What did you do as a kid that was so dangerous but you didn't even realize it at the time? *7:00am: Is it ok to tell your spouse a friend's secret? *8:00am: Have you ever had your body completely sabotage you right before a huge event? *9:00am: How did a celebrity inspire you to copy them/change your look?

*5:00am: What were you not allowed to have as a kid/what is banned in your home? *6:00am What's the craziest thing you've ever done to protect your pet?, What screams this couple isn't going to make it? *7:00am: Beat Mercedes $200, When did you have your adult card revoked or have you ever had to take/sneak money from your kid? *8:00am: Have your parents or someone ever pressured you to have kids before you were ready? *9:00am: What's one of the best cover songs you've ever heard?

Steph went to a Raiders tailgate party with Raiders and Chargers fans! She interviewed them and based off the answers they give, we guess if they are either a Raiders fan or a Chargers fan! Photo Credit: Ethan Miller / Staff

Ashley is dropping her son Beckham off at school and she is also going up against Mercedes! Can Ashley guess the song faster than Mercedes for a $175 diamond pendant from Michael E Minden Diamond Jewelers?

*5:00am Best TV Show Theme Song *6:00am Things that are “just for kids” that you love?, Back to the 80s with Brooklyn *7:00am: Beat Mercedes $175, What expensive lesson did you learn? *8:00am: Fan Voice Match Game: Chargers vs Raiders Fans

*5:00am: Is it ok for a man to cry during a proposal? *6:00am What cutbacks has your workplace made to save money? *7:00am: Beat Mercedes $125, Are married crushes ok? *8:00am: Who in your family do you always have to give the ‘don't embarrass me' talk to before going out? *9:00am: Jerk or Justified: Baby Name After Ex Fiance

It's Monday and back from the weekend we have listener Abby! She attempts to beat Mercedes at guessing the song faster for a $150 diamond pendant from Michael E Minden Diamond Jewelers

It's finally Friday and we have Christy on her day off to go up against Mercedes! Can she go into the weekend a winner for a $125 diamond pendant from Michael E Minden Diamond Jewelers?

*5:00am: Name that Game – Video Game Day *6:00am Who's Got the Best Buffet in Vegas and Why?, What's the odd rule in your workplace or at home? *7:00am: Beat Mercedes $125, When has technology totally betrayed you in public? *8:00am: What do people judge you on? What do you judge people on?

Miss Nevada USA, Mary Sickler, is making history as the first contestant to compete while openly living with alopecia. In our latest interview, she opens up about her journey, the challenges, and the empowering message she hopes to share with the world: true beauty is confidence, courage, and authenticity.

5:00am: Which dating apps actually work, and which ones are a waste of time? *6:00am: Patriot's Day, National Actors Day – Casting Call Game *7:00am: Beat Mercedes $100, What song do you NEVER hit skip on? *8:00am: What's something someone did in your house that guaranteed they never got an invite back? *9:00am: Miss Nevada USA - Mary Sickler

Laura is dropping her daughter Grace off at Pinecrest Academy Horizon ES and they are both playing against Mercedes! Can they guess the song faster than Mercedes for a $100 diamond pendant from Michael E Minden Diamond Jewelers?

*5:00am: Strange Or Weird Talent *6:00am: Bar Incident, Do You Have To Ask Your Kids For Permission *7:00am: Weird Food Habits *8:00am: Sleep Divorce *9:00am: Age Yourself With A Store That No Longer Exists

Lets just say that Brianna came to play today. Listen to find out if the underdog had her day this morning. Brianna might have been slow, but maybe Mercedes didn't know the song? Only one way find out, the diamond pendant is worth $600 courtesy of Michael E Minden Jewelers.

*5:00am: Something You Used To Hide but Now Embrace *6:00am: -ber Months Colors *7:00am: Songs Of The 90s *8:00am: What In Vegas Do You Have Questions About? *9:00am: Online Discovery About Someone You Were Dating

Have you seen this smiley face before? It's on the building right next to Costco off the 215 and Buffalo. Mercedes thought it was a clown store and Steph thought it was graffiti! We have an employee on the show to tell us what's really going on in there!

Sarah is ready to play Beat Mercedes and it's only Tuesday. Sarah is definitely a morning person, but Mertz is up before the sun everyday. Hit that play button to listen if Sarah stands a chance. The diamond pendant is worth $575, courtesy of Michael E Minden Jewelers.

*5:00am What's the time you underestimated your body's limits and ended up regretting it? *6:00am: What's that one weird ritual or little thing you swear by even if other people think it's silly?, Old school item you want back *7:00am: Beat Mercedes $550, Best/worst parts of your fandom *8:00am: What grudge are you holding on to? *9:00am Jerk or Justified: Finding Condoms in Daughter's Purse

Stephanie is a teacher aid at Elise Wolff Elementary and she is taking on Mercedes on this Monday morning! Can she guess the song faster than Mercedes for a $550 diamond pendant from Michael E Minden Diamond Jewelers?

Listener Caitlin and mom Tami are both teachers for the same school Lied STEM Academy! They are partnering up on this Friday to attempt to guess the song faster than Mercedes!

*5:00am: What's a job you could NEVER handle? *6:00am: Have you ever seen a "friends with benefits relationship" work out, or did it end in drama?, What's the worst scam you've ever fallen for? *7:00am: Beat Mercedes $525, Unknown Number documentary and cyber bullying *8:00am: Is it ok to snoop through your partner's phone?

*5:00am: Awkward doctor visits *6:00am: Is a man's height a dealbreaker?, What's the most unusual place you or someone you know gave birth at? *7:00am: Funny Pet Names *8:00am: Who do you want to nominate for_____ of the year?? What's the gift you thought would be perfect…but turned out to be a total regret? *9:00am: Parents, what's the scariest ‘my kid just gave me a heart attack' moment you've ever had?

Danielle is on her way to work and is attempting to beat Mercedes at her own game! Can she guess the song fast for a $500 diamond pendant from Michael E Minden Diamond Jewelers?

*5:00am: Keep Trying For A Boy Or A Girl *6:00am: New Lady Gaga *7:00am: Song Of The Summer *8:00am: Is The Wizard Of Oz At The Sphere Worth It?, Relief Or Offended? *9:00am: Celebrity Weddings

Well, good morning Donna, let's play beat Mercedes. Donna comes in with all the confidence in the world, but the question is always, is that enough? Does Mertz have an off day? Only one way to find out, hit that play button. The diamond pendant is worth $475, courtesy of Michael E Minden Jewelers.