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.
Do You Want Fries With That? 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 live from the brand-new McDonald’s on Center Point Rd and 32nd St NE in ... Read more
Are You Using Toilet Wrong? Dancin’ Eric Hanson has a question for members of the Scramble Jury: In a public, non-gender bathroom, is it okay to leave the seat up? What say you? Deliver your verdict tomorrow for ‘Jury in a Hurry.” The Morning Scramble has the perfect way to celebrate the return of spooky season: The ... Read more
Heaven Here I Come!! Z Files is back for 2026! Where are Jaidyn and Ben headed first? We need your suggestions for where Z files should head next! Email scramble@kzia.com
Teacher Bowling 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 for One Shot Weekends! This week includes a flip of the calendar from September to October…time to return to spooky season! ... Read more
Lets Celebrate Dolly Parton Day! 9 to 5! 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. It’s “9 to 5” Day and the Z102.9 Marching Band Sponsored by McDonald’s of Eastern Iowa is ready ... Read more
Do Audiobooks Count As Reading? Win cash! Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Little disagreements among friends are silly! Time for The Morning Scramble to squash a debate that Josie has been having with her bestie: Is an audiobook just ... Read more
It’s Week 2 of DWTS Fantasy Ballroom Edition! Win cash! Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Forget touchdowns; The Morning Scramble is talking Tango! The Morning Scramble is playing ‘Dancing with the Stars’ The Fantasy Ballroom Edition! Clare and Eric ... Read more
Try This New Position Tonight!! Win cash! Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Forget touchdowns; The Morning Scramble is talking Tango! The Morning Scramble is playing ‘Dancing with the Stars’ The Fantasy Ballroom Edition! Clare and Eric have welcomed celebrity ... Read more
Eric Wants To Know Where He Can Buy Some Human Remains… Win cash! Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! 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 ... Read more
Where Do Babies Come From?? Win cash! Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! 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 ... Read more
Burn The Bugs! Burn Them All! Win cash! Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Football has fantasy leagues. Now Dancing with the Stars does too! The Morning Scramble is launching “Dancing with the Stars: The Fantasy Ballroom Edition!” Clare and Eric are taking on ... Read more
Check Out The NEW Cedar Rapids Public Library Busse Branch! The Morning Scramble is at at the new Busse Branch of the Cedar Rapids Public Library! Tune in for a preview of what to expect at this new branch just before the grand opening Saturday. Win cash! Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings ... Read more
Producer Ben Is Training To Compete Against Joey Chestnut! Last week Dancin' Eric Hanson got a pop quiz from his toothbrush. And one of the questions was about how often he brushes his tongue…he doesn't brush his tongue. Do you? Time to head to a radio court of law for ‘Jury in a Hurry!' What ... Read more
Live From The Rolondo Family Patio in Atkins! The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road! ‘Party on Your Patio' with The Morning Scramble is headed to Atkins to hang out with the Rolondo family. A mom who is choosing to remain anonymous…needs The Morning Scramble’s help! The kids want ... Read more
Why Is Eric Talking About Licking His Crotch?? The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road again in the month of August! It's ‘Party on Your Patio' and The Morning Scramble is headed to Atkins to hang out with the Rolondo family. A mom who is choosing to remain anonymous…needs The ... Read more
Seamus, You Old Sea Dog 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. Think back to when you were a kid and the movies that shaped who YOU are. What were those movies? ... Read more
Eric’s Toothbrush Talks? Time to dole out justice in ‘Jury in a Hurry.’ Listener Chantal wants to know what the rules are for using speaker phone in public. She and her daughter were out to eat and someone in the next booth was having a conversation on speaker phone. Do YOU use speaker phone in public? ... Read more
Party on the Dusil Family’s Patio The Morning Scramble’s ‘Party on Your Patio' was live with the Dusil Family in Marion. The family promised The Morning Scramble mimosas and whiffle ball in their yard and despite some rain–they delivered! Think back to when you were a kid and the movies that shaped who YOU are. What ... Read more
What Movie From Your Childhood Should Kids Today Watch? The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road again in the month of August! It's ‘Party on Your Patio' and this week The Morning Scramble is heading to meet The Dusil Family in Marion. Think back to when you were a ... Read more
Happy Chocolate Monday! 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 for One Shot Weekends! The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road again in the ... Read more
Only (Marmot) Fans 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. LAST CALL!! If you want to invite The Morning Scramble over to “Party on Your Patio,” go to kzia.com. Each Wednesday morning in the ... Read more
Be Brave, Eric! You’ve got jury duty! Help Clare and Eric with this week’s case for ‘Jury in a Hurry.’ At kids’ sporting events, do you sit on your team’s side or are all seats fair game? ‘Live from Your Living Room' was so much fun, The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking ... Read more
Come Taste My Weiner Cake! Gotta help a DAD out this week for Dad-troversy! Dad wants to know…do you encourage your teen to get a summer job? Or is it better to let them focus on their studies and let the kid be a kid? ‘Live from Your Living Room' was so much fun, The ... Read more
The Name Is Finally Official! Yesterday The Morning Scramble met “New Ryan.” He’s new to the Z102.9 Street Team and not only did they get to know him, but they tried to come up with a new, fun nickname for him. It’s between Well-Rounded Ryan, Sophia, Mr. Green, Lil’ Jalapeno. We’ll unveil his new nickname, ... Read more
Getting To Know New Ryan! 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 for One Shot Weekends! ‘Live from Your Living Room' was so much fun, The Morning Scramble ... Read more
We Need To Share Some of Our Useless Knowledge! ‘Live from Your Living Room' was so much fun, The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road again! It's ‘Party on Your Patio' Wednesdays in August. Want The Scramble to come to your house? Sign up at kzia.com! Let’s take some spins ... Read more
Let’s Throw a Fridge Leftovers Party! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com ‘Live from Your Living Room' was so much fun, The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road again! It's ‘Party on Your Patio' Wednesdays in August. ... Read more
We Want To Come to Your House! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com ‘Live from Your Living Room' was so much fun, The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road again! It's ‘Party on Your Patio' Wednesdays in ... Read more
Let’s Check In On This Years RAGBRAI Route! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com ‘Live from Your Living Room' was so much fun, The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road again! It's ‘Party on Your Patio' Wednesdays ... Read more
We Want To PARTY ON YOUR PATIO! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com 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 ... Read more
We Survived The Week! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds' page at kzia.com ‘Live from Your Living Room' was so much fun, The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road again! It's ‘Party on Your Patio' Wednesdays in August. Want The ... Read more
Producer Ben Got Fried Yesterday! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds' page at kzia.com Sometimes The Morning Scramble screws up and when they do, Producer Ben captures it. He compiles all Clare and Eric's slip ups into ‘Bloopers' for you to enjoy! ‘Live from Your ... Read more
Oops, We Messed Up…. Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds' page at kzia.com Sometimes The Morning Scramble screws up and when they do, Producer Ben captures it. He compiles all Clare and Eric's slip ups into ‘Bloopers' for you to enjoy! ‘Live from Your Living Room' ... Read more
The Morning Scramble Wants To Party on Your Patio! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com 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 ... Read more
Where Is Producer ben Treasure Hunting This Weekend? Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com 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 ... Read more
Eric Almost Reunited A Baby Bunny After Almost Killing It… Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from ‘Country Bumpkin Farms.’ They’re back on The Morning Scramble with their latest endeavor on the farm! ‘Live from Your ... Read more
Calling All To The Circus! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com What’s a mom to do? Help out with this week’s Momtroversy: Lauren’s best friend has a daughter who is turning 6. She got an invitation to the party. is having a birthday party. ... Read more
Eric Did You Moon Him?? Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! The cereal world is evolving with some new flavors and protein. Time for The Morning Scramble to chow down and taste test ... Read more
We’re Under Fire! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com 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 ... Read more
This Momtroversy Plan Is So DIABOLICAL! We taste egg rolls and compete to see how can eat the fastest ahead of the Freedom Festivals 4th of July Fireworks! What else is going on with the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival? Clare needs help; she's got this week's Momtroversy: How do you give your new driver confidence? Clare's daughter ... Read more
Eric is Living In The Stone Age.. One Shot Weekends. Father’s Day… First Day of Summer… what did you do and did you get a picture? Share it on the Z102.9 facebook page for One Shot Weekends. L’il Skippers Cardboard Boat Race Update. Eric did NOTHING this past week to build the cardboard boat for our ... Read more
Who Would You Pick As The Best Disney Dad? Eric has the latest pop culture updates in Z’s Sleaze! Who do you think would make the best Disney Dad?
Preparing For Make Music Day In Cedar Rapids! Z102.9 Street Teamer Taye and his band Crimson Fuzz will be playing on Sunday in Green Square Park 5:30-7pm as part of Make Music Day. We challenged them to find a place to play AND to write a song in just 5 days. Let’s find out how’s ... Read more
Who Has The Most Valuable Butt?? Eric has the latest pop culture updates in Z’s Sleaze! Eric has some sore hips, and who on earth has the most valuable butt?
You Probably Missed This From Mcdonalds! Clare is off, but Dancin’ Eric Hanson and Producer Ben are serving up some Morning Scramble Leftovers just for you. Enjoy some of our favorite moments from the recent past! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com ... Read more
Eric Needs To Find More Self Confidence! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com 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 ... Read more
Eric DEMANDS A Refund! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com Get ready to party Iowa City—the Downtown Block Party is back Saturday, June 27th. Iowa City's signature summer festival is full of activities and entertainment, and The Morning Scramble can send you with two ... Read more
We Never Said We Were Engineers! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com Being a parent is not easy; there’s new issues to tackle every day. The Morning Scramble needs to help one local mom with her ‘Momtroversy.’ She wants to know: “how ... Read more
Clare Is No Comedian… Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com June is jam-packed with lots of great events including Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival events. The Morning Scramble has a rich tradition of participating in the annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. This year, they’ve entered ... Read more
Producer Ben Is Looking Up Naughty Stuff In The Dictionary! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com 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 ... Read more
You Have To Try This NEW PIE!! The Morning Scramble Invented Baked Bean Apple Pie! Clare has the latest pop culture updates in Z’s Sleaze!
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