Since debuting in September 2018, The Morning Scramble is now one of the top radio morning shows in Eastern Iowa! Laugh along with the lives and experiences of Clare Duffy and Dancin’ Eric Hanson. They talk about things you want to hear about.
Why Was Kate PLASTERED In The Z Studio Last Night!? The Morning Scramble is doing a little spring cleaning and we want your help! What do you love about the show? What needs to change? We’re putting together a Focus Group and if you’d like to participate; sign up at kzia.com. The Morning Scramble is ... Read more
Did Clare Get Caught ABDUCTING Children!? The Morning Scramble is doing a little spring cleaning and we want your help! What do you love about the show? What needs to change? We’re putting together a Focus Group and if you’d like to participate; sign up at kzia.com. McDonald’s teaming up with Netflix to create new ... Read more
Producer Ben Thwapped Strangers Over The Weekend! The Morning Scramble is doing a little spring cleaning and we want your help! What do you love about the show? What needs to change? We’re putting together a Focus Group and if you’d like to participate; sign up at kzia.com. The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly ... Read more
Why Am I being Punished!? The Morning Scramble is doing a little spring cleaning and we want your help! What do you love about the show? What needs to change? We’re putting together a Focus Group and if you’d like to participate, sign up at kzia.com Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out ... Read more
Size Does Matter!! The Morning Scramble is doing a little spring cleaning and we want your help! What do you love about the show? What needs to change? We’ve putting together a Focus Group and if you’d like to participate, sign up at kzia.com Help The Morning Scramble dole out some justice for ‘Jury in ... Read more
Who Makes The Best Grilled Cheese In Iowa? The Morning Scramble loves an early morning. Jaidyn At Night is partial to the late-night life. What's the best part of each time of day? Time to figure it out with our bracket-style game “Early Bird vs. Night Owl!” Tune in Monday for Game 1 of the ... Read more
The Early Bird VS Night Owl Competition Is ON! 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 loves an early morning. Jaidyn At Night ... Read more
Clare Broke Her Families Trust! 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
You Like Them Hard!?? Clare brings us the case for this week’s ‘Jury in a Hurry.’ Her husband like a snack that is a little odd—Ramen Noodles. But he doesn’t cook the noodles. He just eats them raw, straight out of the package. Have you ever done that? Do you snack on raw ramen? Clare ... Read more
We Need Work Hugs Just To Survive! The Z102.9 entry, ‘Lucky Ducks,' rocked the SaPaDaPaSo parade in downtown CR yesterday. But did we win another big trophy? Clare has the latest pop culture updates in Z’s Sleaze!
Tomorrow Is A Very Special Day! The Morning Scramble is dreaming BIG for this year's entry in the SaPaDaPaSo Parade on Tuesday, March 17th. Our parade entry theme is “Lucky Ducks,” but we’re looking for a few more ducklings. Want to join the fun and perform with the Z102.9 Marching Band? Join the band by emailing scramble@kzia.com. ... Read more
Wipe The Toothpick Off And Use It Again! The Morning Scramble is dreaming BIG for this year's entry in the SaPaDaPaSo Parade on Tuesday, March 17th. Our parade entry theme is “Lucky Ducks,” but we’re looking for a few more ducklings. Want to join the fun and perform with the Z102.9 Marching Band? Join the band ... Read more
Don’t Make Promises, You Can’t Keep! The Morning Scramble is dreaming BIG for this year's entry in the SaPaDaPaSo Parade on Tuesday, March 17th. Our parade entry theme is “Lucky Ducks,” but we’re looking for a few more ducklings. Want to join the fun and perform with the Z102.9 Marching Band? Join the band by emailing scramble@kzia.com. ... Read more
We’re Wasting Away In Margaritaville! The Morning Scramble is dreaming BIG for this year's entry in the SaPaDaPaSo Parade on Tuesday, March 17th. Our parade entry theme is “Lucky Ducks,” but we’re looking for a few more ducklings. Want to join the fun and perform with the Z102.9 Marching Band? Join the band by emailing scramble@kzia.com. Theres ... Read more
That Man’s Trailer Is Too LARGE, He Just Can’t Get It In… The Morning Scramble is dreaming BIG for this year's entry in the SaPaDaPaSo Parade on Tuesday, March 17th. Our parade entry theme is “Lucky Ducks,” but we’re looking for a few more ducklings. Want to join the fun and perform with the Z102.9 Marching ... Read more
Did Clare Really Used To Strip On Stage? The Morning Scramble is dreaming BIG for this year's entry in the SaPaDaPaSo Parade on Tuesday, March 17th. Want to join the fun and perform with the Z102.9 Marching Band? Join the band by emailing scramble@kzia.com. Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape ... Read more
Jan Jenson IS BACK!!! The Morning Scramble is dreaming BIG for this year's entry in the SaPaDaPaSo Parade on Tuesday, March 17th. Want to join the fun and perform with the Z102.9 Marching Band? Join the band by emailing scramble@kzia.com. Eric hosted a dinner party to break in his new dining room table and a squabble broke ... Read more
The Morning Scramble: Now with More Flute! Moms and dads aren’t alone! The Morning Scramble is always ready to help answer all your parenting questions with ‘Momtroversy.’ This week we’re talking youth sports: How involved do you get in kids sports? Shawn and Melissa’s 4-year-old is signed up for spring soccer…do they want to coach? ... Read more
Try The Jeff Daniels Special! The Morning Scramble is dreaming BIG for this year's entry in the SaPaDaPaSo Parade on Tuesday, March 17th. Want to join in the fun and perform with the Z102.9 Marching Band? Join the band by emailing scramble@kzia.com. The Morning Scramble is heading to the Z102.9 test kitchens for ‘Taste It Tuesday.' Actor ... Read more
We Promise We Aren’t Starting The Show Drunk at 6AM!! 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! Clare has the latest pop culture updates in ... Read more
We Have A WHOPPER News Update! The Morning Scramble is dreaming BIG for this year's entry in the SaPaDaPaSo Parade on Tuesday, March 17th. Want to join in the fun and perform with the Z102.9 Marching Band? Join the band by emailing scramble@kzia.com. Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the ... Read more
This Will Shave 10 years OFF Your Life… Taco Tuesday should bring the whole family together, but instead it’s ripping Clare’s family apart! Who made the tacos: Clare chopped the toppings and assembled the tacos, but she forgot to start the crockpot. Poor Poor Nick put the pre-seasoned roast in the crockpot and started it. ... Read more
The Forrest Gump of Pop Culture! This week The Scramble was approached by Mike Schulte from the Pork Tornadoes for their ‘Dadtroversy.’ He has 2 little ones and the youngest loves to eat. But the oldest is 4 and has become a picky eater! How do you deal with picky eating? Want tickets to one ... Read more
Welcome Mike Schulte From The Pork Tornadoes! Taste It Tuesday is back on The Morning Scramble! The Colonel is dipping a toe into Easter Candy. Clare and Eric were gifted a bag of KFC Jellybeans. Tune in to hear them try Fried Chicken, Sweet Corn, and Gravy flavored jelly beans! If you ever have a ... Read more
We Called The President Of Burger King, This Is What Happened! 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! Let’s call the President of Burger King!
Tell The Detective Mommy Was With you ALL Night! 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 ... Read more
You Have Been Showering Wrong This WHOLE TIME!! Nobody knows breakfast like The Morning Scramble, but Clare and Eric are at odds about one of their favorite breakfast dishes: bacon. So, they have to take their disagreement to a radio court of law for ‘Jury in a Hurry.’ Do you like crispy or floppy bacon? ... Read more
Did Clare Deserve The One Finger Wave?? This week's ‘Momtroversy' comes to us from Dancin' Eric Hanson. He walked into a Men's Restroom and met a grandmother who was helping her grandson. Moms, Dancin’ Eric has a question for you…are you comfortable potty training boys in the men's bathroom? ‘Survivor: Season 50’ has hidden idols ... Read more
Will Producer Ben Find The Hidden Immunity Idol!? Producer Ben has a dream: to participate in the ‘Survivor: 50’ Challenge. He’s on the hunt to find the hidden Idol in Iowa and be in the running for two tickets to LA to see the Survivor 50 finale. This week's ‘Momtroversy' comes to us from Dancin' ... Read more
From Condoms To Cannibalism This Podcast Has It ALL! 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! Producer Ben is on the hunt for the Survivor ... Read more
The Morning Scramble Broken Hearts Breakfast! This week we learned the broken hearted stories of Trisha, Rebecca, Lindsay, Missy, and Kaleigh. Today we got to meet all of them, hear more about tehri stories, shower them in gifts, and let them get some anger out by smashing ceramic hearts! Special thanks to the presenting sponsor ... Read more
She Almost Was Abducted By Aliens!! Imagine you’re a competitor in the Olympics and you win a gold medal! The Morning Scramble wants to know, if you won gold in the Olympics—what event did you win and what song or anthem are they playing when you take the podium? Court is in session tomorrow morning ... Read more
Dane Cook Joined The Morning Scramble! Comedian Dane Cook is making his way to Riverside Casino & Golf Resort this Friday, February 13th. Get your tickets and tune in to hear Clare and Eric chat with Dane Cook. The Morning Scramble needs to circle back to their Broken Hearts Breakfast Presented by Herteen & Stocker Jewelers. 5 broken hearts are joining us ... Read more
We’ve Got The Valentine’s Flu! 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 exclusive access to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in ... Read more
Tony Milan LIVE From Milan Italy! 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 exclusive access to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy with correspondent Tony ... Read more
Who’s Stealing The Salad Plates?? Consider this your summons for jury duty! The case for ‘Jury in a Hurry’ comes from the Z102.9 text line: If someone comes to service your house–like a heating repairman or plumber, do you stand and watch and make small talk or go do your own thing somewhere else in ... Read more
Ben’s Not Invited Back To The Super Bowl Party This Year… Hate Valentine's Day? The Morning Scramble has your back with our Broken Hearts Breakfast Presented by Herteen & Stocker Jewelers on Friday, February 13th. It’s a morning perfect for those who DREAD Valentine's Day. We provide breakfast, great prizes, and the opportunity to take ... Read more
These Luxuries Are Life Changing!! The Hass Family from Cedar Rapids was featured on ‘Family Feud’ on Fox. They were also guests on The Morning Scramble and played a round of Feud with The Scramble. Hate Valentine's Day? The Morning Scramble has your back with our Broken Hearts Breakfast Presented by Herteen & Stocker Jewelers on ... Read more
From Cedar Rapids, Iowa… It’s THE HASS FAMILY!! 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! A Cedar Rapids family is competing on Family Feud Monday ... Read more
We Need To Solve This Once And For All! Do You Steal Toilet Paper? Hate Valentine's Day? The Morning Scramble has your back with our Broken Hearts Breakfast on Friday, February 13th. It’s a morning perfect for those who DREAD Valentine's Day. We provide breakfast, great prizes, and the opportunity to take out your frustration by SMASHING a ceramic ... Read more
Who Else Wants A Turn Playing Nurse? The final Morning Scramble Santa Line Presented by Herteen and Stocker Jewlers. The Morning Scramble’s Favorite Things Gift Exchange! What did we all bring? Plus news on the new voice of the Hawkeye Marching Band! Did Eric get the job!?
It’s Time For The Countdown Of The Best Countdowns! The Z102.9 Marching Band is gathering a bit early to celebrate the Hawks’ bowl game appearance. Join the band for halftime for the band’s “Count Down to the Best Countdowns!” The Morning Scramble Santa Line has received some messages back from the North Pole! Tune in ... Read more
Clare’s Bright; Eric is JARRING 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! Clare and Eric reveal the winner of The Morning Scramble’s GINGERBREAD SMACKDOWN 2025 based on votes ... Read more
Our Pickles Are Wet!! A Morning Scramble Christmas tradition is BACK! Tune in for Gingerbread Smackdown. Two teams of Street Teamers will race against the clock to build a Gingerbread house, but there’s a secret ingredient that they MUST include in their designs. And YOU get to vote for which house is the most festive. ... Read more
Pet’s Don’t Deserve Christmas Gifts? The Morning Scramble has heard back from the North Pole! Tune in to hear The Morning Scramble Santa Line Presented by Herteen & Stocker Jewelers. If your little one wants to send a message to Santa Claus, all you need is the Z102.9 app. But hurry, because we're entering the ... Read more
Should A Dolphin Wear A Santa Hat On Its Head or Fin? Moms and dads, you’re not alone this holiday season! The Morning Scramble knows it takes a village to raise kids and they can help tackle any issue with ‘Momtroversy.’ Mom Laura wants to know, at Christmas, do you make sure each child gets ... Read more
Red Wine And Radio Don’t Mix! The holiday dessert that’s going viral this year is “Red Wine Floats.” It’s two simple ingredients: vanilla ice cream and red wine. It’s getting mixed reviews, so naturally The Morning Scramble needs to chime in with their review for ‘Taste It Tuesday.” Moms and dads, you’re not alone this ... Read more
Just Paint Her Nose Orange 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 Santa Line has received some messages back from the North Pole! Tune in ... Read more
We Call Ourselves The Wiki Dudes! 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 Santa Line has received some messages back from the North Pole! Tune in to hear some holiday ... Read more
Spreading Holiday Joy with The Morning Scramble Santa Line! The Morning Scramble Santa Line has received some messages back from the North Pole! Tune in to hear some holiday magic powered by Herteen & Stocker Jewelers and make sure to record your child’s holiday wishes on the Z102.9 app. The Morning Scramble has a Christmas ... Read more
A Naked Lady Pen…for Your Brother-in-Law? The Morning Scramble has been so excited about planning their annual gift exchange this year—which is a Favorite Things gift exchange!—they forgot to get to work on their Christmas card. Time to put pen to paper. If you’d like to receive a card, just sign up for ZMail on ... Read more
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