The Morning Scramble Podcast

Clare and Eric ARE BACK!! How is progress going on The Morning Scramble Theme Song? One Shot Weekends time! Let’s find out how Clare and Eric’s vacations went!

Marci Hits The Cowbell HARD! Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week.  The Morning Scramble is working with Street Teamer Taye to create a Morning Scramble Theme song and they want ... Read more

Eric, I’m Not So Sure That’s A Ghost Story… Listener Christi needs help for this week’s ‘Jury in a Hurry.’ She wants to know if having a phone is a requirement nowadays. She has a co-worker who doesn’t have a home phone or cell phone and that makes it very hard to contact this individual. ... Read more

Auditions Are Happening Now For The Morning Scramble Jam Band! The Morning Scramble is working with Street Teamer Taye to create a Morning Scramble Theme song and they want to incorporate more members of the Z Street Team. This week is audition week! Chloey and Kate audition. There's been so much fall out after a ... Read more

We’re LIVE From The Coldplay News Conference! All last week, The Morning Scramble was trying to determine what their theme song should be. Street Teamer Taye says he has the solution: he and his band will write a custom theme song! How’s it coming along? Let’s circle back to Taye and find out.  There's been ... Read more

We Are Working On Our First Ever Theme Song! The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of their adventures, and share what you did! All last week, The Morning Scramble was trying to determine what their ... Read more

We Have An Idea For The Morning Scramble Theme Song! Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week.  TV shows have theme songs.  Baseball players and professional wrestlers have walk up music. ... Read more

Watch Out For The BOOTY SLAPPER!! TV shows have theme songs.  Baseball players and professional wrestlers have walk up music.  Wedding couples have ‘walk in' music. Why not us?  If you had to pick the perfect theme song for the Morning Scramble, what would it be?  That's our question this week for ‘Songversations.'  Report for ... Read more

What’s The Best Iowa State Fair Food This Year?? Yes, it's real news, but with punchlines designed to make everyone laugh.  Clare and Eric swap news stories tomorrow morning with never-before-seen punchlines in another round of “Punchline News.” Sometimes the Morning Scramble messes up. They say the wrong words, or maybe their mouths just won't ... Read more

What Should Be The Morning Scramble Theme Song? TV shows have theme songs.  Baseball players and professional wrestlers have walk up music.  Wedding couples have ‘walk in' music. Why not us?  If you had to pick the perfect theme song for the Morning Scramble, what would it be?  That's our question this week for Songversations. ... Read more

What Is Flagbrai!? Producer Ben watched some puppies, Eric is back from a short weekend trip, and Clare got to cruise through some dunes! Eric has the latest pop culture updates in Z’s Sleaze!  

Introducing A Groundbreaking New Product! Kids go through a rotating roster of friends throughout the years.  Do parents have veto power over who gets invited to the sleepover? That’s the topic for this week’s ‘Momtroversy.’ From the guy who brought you Swimmin’ Jeans and Magic Mike Ice Melt comes a brand-new product from Producer Ben ... Read more

Even The Mayor Wants To Try Mays Island Iced Tea! The test kitchens at Z102.9 will be working overtime to create two new cocktails: Champagne Floats and the Mays Island Iced Tea. Eric and his wife, Shannon, created champagne floats on a cruise ship years ago—it's just vanilla ice cream and champagne…perhaps it could be ... Read more

We SMASHED A WORLD RECORD!!! The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of their adventures, and share what you did! Our world record attempt was Saturday night; did The Scramble achieve their dreams ... Read more

Happy 4th of July! Time to head to a radio court of law for ‘Jury in a Hurry’ with The Morning Scramble. The case before the court is perfect for the summer season—camping. Is camper camping actually camping? Clare has the latest pop culture updates in Z’s Sleaze!

You Can Be In An Upcoming Movie!! Parenting is a challenge especially when you factor in your kids’ friends. One mom needs some help from The Morning Scramble. She’s spending a fortune on extra groceries and making MULTIPLE meals this summer for her family and any house guests the kids invite over. She wants to ... Read more

Do You Know The Science For Coolness? The latest food trend on TikTok just might make you cry! People are eating raw onions…yuck or yum? The Morning Scramble will put it to the test with ‘Taste It Tuesday.’ Parenting is a challenge especially when you factor in your kids’ friends. One mom needs some help ... Read more

WE SAY YES TO THE BOAT!!! Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week. This Saturday is the Freedom Festival Cardboard Boat Regatta at Robbins Lake. Cap'n Ben has finished the boat ... Read more

Was Eric Eaten By A Plant!? If you take a piece of candy from a co-worker’s candy dish, do you have to say hi? Find out in Jury In A Hurry! Captain Ben and crew will be wearing blood splattered shirts as costumes in the cardboard boat regatta on Saturday as part of the Jaws ... Read more

The Disney Mob Will Come For You!! Captain Ben has the latest cardboard boat update ahead of this Saturdays race! The Morning Scramble Podcast Tour continues!

Let’s Play A Game… The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of their adventures, and share what you did! There’s another Iowan to cheer on in next week’s Indiana Fever game! Megan Besler ... Read more

Hear That? It’s A Rat Laughing Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week. The Morning Scramble has been chasing a World Record: largest gathering of people wearing party hats. They’ve teamed up with the ... Read more

The Morning Scramble Is Going To THE ZOO! The Morning Scramble has been chasing a World Record: largest gathering of people wearing party hats. They’ve teamed up with the Cedar Rapids Kernels to make the attempt Saturday, July 5th at the ballpark. Get your tickets now! Summer is here, and this weekend is going to be HOT, ... Read more

He Is A Hero!! When moms and dads have questions, The Morning Scramble is all about finding answers! Pitch in with your response to this week’s ‘Momtroversy.’ Mom and Dad have been ready to gift their son a car on his 16th birthday, but he doesn’t have his license yet. And has no desire to ... Read more

Your Eggs Will Be Better This Way! The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of their adventures, and share what you did! The Morning Scramble is hitting the road on their local podcast ... Read more

Is Clare Going Bald!? Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week. TONS of information passes through The Morning Scramble, and they keep it all. Sometimes it's important to clear out some ... Read more

Producer Ben, YOU DID WHAT!? Producer Ben has been hard at work on our cardboard boat entry for the Cardboard Boat Regatta with the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival. How is the project going? Will she be sea worthy? Cap’n Ben gives an update. For the first time ever, The Morning Scramble has decided to retry ... Read more

THIS IS AN ABOMINATION!! It’s a very classy ‘Taste It Tuesday’ on The Morning Scramble. Clare and Eric will be using their refined palettes to taste some wine & cheese pairings. According to TikTok white wine tastes great with jalapeno…and Nerds Clusters go well with brie. The Morning Scramble has been chasing a World Record. ... Read more

Is A Bird Plague Going Around? The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of their adventures, and share what you did! The Morning Scramble has been chasing a World Record. They want the ... Read more

We All Need Some Tummy Time! The Morning Scramble has to come to the rescue of Listener Anita and her hubby. They have a disagreement about their dog, Mollie. Mollie is a good girl and always does her business outside, and when she comes back in the house, she gets a treat. Anita gives her ... Read more

Getting To Know Our Newest Street Teamer Cadee! Summer is here and if you’re a parent, it means keeping kiddos busy. One mom asked The Morning Scramble, “what's a great local vacation?” Any staycation ideas? Get ready to brainstorm this ‘Momtroversy' topic. There's a new face on the Z102.9 Street Team! Let's get to know Cadence on The Morning Scramble ... Read more

We Have To Pay To NOT Work? The Orchestra is headed to the ballfield. Orchestra Iowa is performing the score for “Field of Dreams” while the film plays on the jumbotron. Maestro Tim Hankewich joins The Morning Scramble to talk about the show. Summer is here and if you’re a parent, it means keeping kiddos ... Read more

The Cardboard Boat Race IS BACK!! The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of their adventures, and share what you did! The Morning Scramble had a great time cruising the Cedar River in a boat last ... Read more

Clare has a Very Sad Garden.. Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week. TONS of information passes through The Morning Scramble, and they keep it all. Sometimes it's important to clear out ... Read more

The Results Are In For Pon-Tunes!! Court is in session tomorrow morning as Clare and Eric hear a case on behalf of listener Jeanne. She and her co-workers were discussing after after-work plans and one co-worker said she couldn't wait to go home and change immediately into pajamas. Jeanne doesn't change into jammies until bedtime. ... Read more

The Morning Scramble Birthday Boat! Morning Scramble “know-it-all” Tony Milan comes aboard to teach us Boat Life Producer Ben will test his sea legs as he steps foot on a pontoon for the first time ever and broadcasts completely on water and untethered on the Cedar River. If you were limited to a 3-song playlist ... Read more

What A Screwed Up Week! Eric and Producer Ben host The Morning Scramble Leftovers! Eric has the latest pop culture updates in Z’s Sleaze!

Will We Get Arrested When We Take The Show On A Boat? The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Medallion Hunt is underway! Each day, listen to The Morning Scramble and check the Z102.9 Facebook page for the daily clue – one clue announced per day – until the Medallion has been found! The winner will receive a $500 ... Read more

Should We Send A Thank You Card? Sometimes the Morning Scramble messes up. They say the wrong words, or maybe their mouths just won't work. Producer Ben has been keeping track of those moments and likes to keep Clare and Eric humble by sharing the best of their worst bloopers. Court is in session tomorrow morning ... Read more

Try out the PB & J Hotdog! The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Medallion Hunt is underway! Each day, listen to The Morning Scramble and check the Z102.9 Facebook page for the daily clue – one clue announced per day – until the Medallion has been found! The winner will receive a $500 Hy-Vee gift card. ... Read more

What Would You Do!? The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Medallion Hunt gets underway Monday morning! Each day, listen to The Morning Scramble and check the Z102.9 Facebook page for the daily clue – one clue announced per day – until the Medallion has been found! The winner will receive a $500 Hy-Vee gift card. The ... Read more

Your Silverware Drawer Must Be A MESS! It's graduation season and right after the big graduation party, grads will be sending out thank yous. Listener Trina needs some help. She has two kids: her daughter hand-wrote each and every thank you message after her party. Her son is a different story…he's never going to write ... Read more

Getting To Know Our Newest Street Teamer Chloey! Breakfast in bed has been served; you got your card…Mother’s Day is over. Time for some real-talk for this week’s ‘Momtroversy.’ What did you do that your kid said was embarrassing? The Morning Scramble is talking music and memories in a game called, “Songversations.”  What’s the best ... Read more

HE POSIONED ME!!! The Morning Scramble is talking music and memories in a game called, “Songversations.”  What’s the best TV theme song? Breakfast in bed has been served, you got your card..Mother’s Day is over. Time for some real-talk for this week’s ‘Momtroversy.’ What did you do that your kid said was embarrassing?  

A World Record Costs HOW MUCH!? The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of their adventures, and share what you did! The Morning Scramble wants to set a Guinness World Record! But which ... Read more

Why Would You Inject Pee Into A Frog?? Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week. Center Point Urbana’s mascot is in the hunt for not one but two “Best Mascot” competitions. What ... Read more

Meet Our Newest Street Teamer Marci! There's a new face on the Z102.9 Street Team! Let's get to know Marci on The Morning Scramble with game we call ‘Mixtape.' The law offices of Scramble & Scramble have been approached again by married couple, Justin and Megan. They disagree about the alarm app on their phones. Megan has ... Read more

The Studio Looks Like A Hostage Situation… Don’t forget about mom this weekend—Mother’s Day is Sunday. Sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint the perfect gift. What do moms really want for Mother’s Day? Chime in with your response for ‘Momtroversy!’ The Morning Scramble is talking music and memories on this week's ‘Songversation:’ It’s Saturday morning and ... Read more

Today We Lay To Rest An Old Friend… The Morning Scramble is talking music and memories on this week's ‘Songversation:’ It’s Saturday morning and you have nothing to do all day. You grab a cup of coffee and turn on what song? Don’t forget about mom this weekend—Mother’s Day is Sunday. Sometimes it’s hard to ... Read more

What A WILD Weekend! The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of their adventures, and share what you did! The Morning Scramble is headed to Producer Ben’s Amana Colonies this weekend for Maifest. ... Read more

Meet Hollywood Hanson! Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week. TONS of information passes through The Morning Scramble, and they keep it all. Sometimes it's important to clear out some of the information ... Read more