Wake Up Call with Trace & Paige

Mondays don’t stand a chance when the jokes come out. This week’s Make Us Laugh Monday features elves learning the elf‑abet, lawyers wearing lawsuits, polar bears banking snowbanks, and cows reading cattle‑logs. The laughs keep coming with listener jokes that deliver classic groans and big smiles.A full dose of dad‑joke energy from The Wake Up Call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call, celebrating two April 20 birthdays that defined different corners of pop culture. Tank brings the clues for a ’90s icon who became a household name through television and parody films, along with a familiar face who’s spent decades leading some of TV’s most popular crime dramas. Scotch and Mandy work through each set of clues as the hints stack up, reactions get stronger, and longtime TV and pop‑culture memories come flooding back. No spoilers up front — just recognizable moments, big names, and a guessing game listeners can play along with from start to finish. How quickly can you land on both birthdays in this April 20 edition of The Wake Up Call?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wine Wednesday is back on The Wake Up Call with Hailey Sundet from Republic National Distributing, proudly sponsored by Bottle Barn Liquors, with two convenient Fargo locations. This week, the crew samples two very different wines and lets Hailey make the call: Decoy Featherweight Pinot Noir – a lighter, lower-alcohol red that doesn’t sacrifice flavor, perfect for easy sipping and weekday pours. Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages (2023) – a classic French favorite that’s smooth, approachable, and incredibly food-friendly. Hailey breaks down everything you need to know — taste profiles, who each wine is best for, when to drink them, and whether they’re worth grabbing for your next Bottle Barn run. If you’ve ever stood in the wine aisle wondering what to grab, this episode makes the call easy. Find both wines now at Bottle Barn Liquors, and tune in every Wine Wednesday for smart wine advice without the wine-snob attitude.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota had its turn—now it’s Minnesota’s spotlight. On this episode of the Wake Up Call with Scotch, Tank & Mandy on Froggy 99.9, the crew plays Minnesota Myth or Fact, putting the Land of 10,000 Lakes to the test. From underground caves and hockey pride to extreme cold and Spam surprises, can you tell what’s real and what’s just Midwest myth? Play along, argue with your radio, and see how many you get right as Frog 99.9’s morning show brings the laughs, local knowledge, and friendly rivalry Fargo‑Moorhead listeners love. Listen now to the Wake Up Call podcast with Scotch, Tank & Mandy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A simple thrift store find turned into an emotional standoff. Mandy shares how a $45 toy, eager kids, and a hovering shopper created instant pressure — and sparked a bigger question: are emotional decisions always bad, or can they sometimes be good? The Wake Up Call puts emotional spending on trial, breaking down real‑life scenarios to decide which choices are emotional but justified… and which ones are emotional mistakes waiting to happen. If you’ve ever bought something because it felt right in the moment, this episode will hit close to home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekend naps took an unexpected turn when Mandy’s three‑year‑old, Ophelia, pulled off a full crib escape — pushing blankets, climbing rails, and calmly joining her brother in the living room like nothing happened. What starts as a funny moment quickly turns into a real parent dilemma: when your toddler can climb out of the crib, what’s your next move? The Wake Up Call opens the conversation and parents flood the text line with stories, advice, and lessons learned the hard way. If you’ve ever wondered when the crib phase is officially over — this one’s for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re told to be more productive, more social, and more “on” — even on the weekends. But is taking a full day to do absolutely nothing lazy… or actually necessary? Scotch kicks off a conversation about guilt‑free lazy days, burnout, and why checking out might be the reset we all need. The crew breaks down the pros and cons of a true do‑nothing day, then dives into listener texts from Froggy listeners who are split between loving their lazy days and feeling bad about them. So how often should you unplug? Is it okay to push projects? And why does rest feel like something you have to earn?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are no right answers — only bad ones. The Wake Up Call crew tackles your favorite “Would You Rather” scenarios, complete with heated arguments, unexpected logic, and answers no one can take back. Play along, scream your choice out loud, and see who you agree (or strongly disagree) with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Friday Food Fight on The Wake Up Call, and this week the debate is all about the best fast‑food dessert. From Dairy Queen Blizzards and Culver’s Concrete Mixers to Wendy’s Frostys and McFlurrys, the crew weighs in while listeners from Fargo‑Moorhead and beyond light up the text line with strong opinions. Sweet takes, Midwest loyalty, and zero consensus — just the way a Food Fight should be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Man! I Feel Like a Woman podcast segment, Mandy brings the real definitions, and Scotch and Tank once again prove they have no idea what women are talking about. This week, the guys try to explain: What it really means when a girl cuts her hair short What she’s saying when she says “I love that for you” Niacinamide Grain of rice length Skin lifting And the most dangerous question of all: “Do you like this?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call, featuring three April 17 birthdays that span movies, television, and pop‑culture nostalgia. Tank brings the clues for an actress who became a favorite of early‑2000s movies and TV, a dramatic actor known for unforgettable roles in legendary franchises, and a global pop icon who helped define the music and fashion of the ’90s. Scotch and Mandy work through each set of hints, reacting as familiar shows, films, and cultural moments start to line up before the final reveals. No spoilers at the start — just recognizable names, shared memories, and a guessing game listeners can play along with from beginning to end. How quickly can you figure out all three birthdays on this April 17 edition of The Wake Up Call?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s one person in every office with a candy dish… and somehow everyone knows exactly how often they’re allowed to visit it. Tank admits he may be overthinking a coworker’s candy bowl, which leads The Wake Up Call into a surprisingly intense discussion about office etiquette, unspoken rules, and whether you’re ever supposed to replace the candy you didn’t pay for. Fargo‑Moorhead listeners chime in with their own hard‑earned wisdom — and yes, the candy dish owner absolutely notices. Low stakes. High anxiety. Classic office drama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy breaks down the reality of living with two kids at very different ages, while Scotch and Tank push her through a rapid‑fire round of honest parenting questions. Equal parts chaos, humor, and truth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call, and this time the spotlight is on two April 16 birthdays that helped shape sitcoms and comedy as we know it. Tank delivers the clues for one actor who transitioned from classic ’80s movies to a long‑running TV role, and another entertainer who went from stand‑up comedy to a hit sitcom and blockbuster films. Scotch and Mandy work through each set of hints, connecting the dots as decades of pop‑culture moments come into focus. No spoilers up front — just familiar titles, major laughs, and a guessing game listeners can play right along with. Can you figure out both comedy icons before the crew locks in the answers on this April 16 edition of The Wake Up Call?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Fuel Up Wednesday on The Wake Up Call, and Tank fires off a rapid‑fire round of Would You Rather gas‑related dilemmas that every driver has thought about — and argued over. From trusting the gas light to pushing your car to the station, we debate the choices no one wants to make. Plus, we remind you how to get qualified for free gas with the daily Fuel Up text code. Fun, fast, and painfully relatable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scotch, Tank and Mandy break down this week’s biggest country music headlines — highlighted by Morgan Wallen opening his Still the Problem Tour in Minneapolis — then turn it all into a boot‑scootin’ Country Hoedown. New music, big tours, and the stories Froggy listeners care about most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a triple‑threat edition of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call, with three April 15 birthdays that span totally different worlds. Tank brings the clues for a modern country powerhouse with one of the most recognizable voices in music, a movie star who grew up in one of the biggest film franchises of all time, and a comedian whose laugh and humor helped define an entire era of comedy. Scotch and Mandy work through each set of clues with realistic guesses as the hints stack up, slowly narrowing it down before the final reveals. No spoilers up front — just big names, pop‑culture moments, and a guessing game listeners can play along with from start to finish. Can you figure out all three birthdays before the crew does on this April 15 edition of The Wake Up Call?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy nearly helped herself to a leftover Easter egg — until her husband shut it down in horror. That sparked a bigger question: what refrigerated foods are actually safe to eat past 7 days?The Wake Up Call turns it into a game, running through everything from milk and ranch dressing to hot dogs and Cool Whip. Expect strong opinions, sniff tests, and questionable confidence in what’s lurking in the back of the fridge. If you’ve ever said, “I think it’s still fine,” this episode is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all done it — ignored the gas light and told ourselves, “I can make it.”On today’s Wake Up Call, we share the worst, weirdest, and most embarrassing places listeners have run out of gas — including Tank’s unforgettable experience running dry on a boat. Plus, we kick off Fuel Up and give you the text code of the day to get entered for free gas. Learn from our mistakes… and maybe save yourself a roadside story of your own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call, featuring two April 14 birthdays that represent very different paths to pop‑culture fame. Tank brings the clues for one star who became a TV icon in the late ’90s before crossing into blockbuster movies, and another performer known for intense, award‑winning film roles who later made a memorable move into prestige television. Scotch and Mandy work their way through each set of hints with realistic guesses as the clues point to iconic shows, unforgettable films, and careers that span generations. No spoilers at the start — just familiar titles, shared nostalgia, and a guessing game listeners can play along with from beginning to end. Can you figure them out before the crew does on this April 14 episode of The Wake Up Call?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a junior high kid gets his first real girlfriend, everything changes — especially his phone habits. The Wake Up Call dives into a modern parenting dilemma: nonstop Snapchat, half‑present family time, and no clear rulebook. Mandy leads the discussion while Scotch and Tank weigh in, and Froggy listeners light up the text line with advice, boundaries, regrets, and real‑world experience. Is it a phone problem… or just a phase?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Make Us Laugh Monday is here! From suspicious stairs and nut‑loving squirrels to garlic shedding its cloves and monkeys sharing Amazon Prime, this episode is packed with clean, groan‑worthy humor.If you need a fast laugh to kick off the week, this one delivers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call, featuring two April 13 birthdays that span very different corners of television and film. Tank drops the clues for one actor known for tough, unmistakable roles across decades of movies and TV, and another performer who broke out on HBO before becoming a standout in critically acclaimed films. Scotch and Mandy work through each clue with realistic guesses, narrowing it down as pop‑culture eras collide and the final hints bring everything into focus. No spoilers up front — just familiar faces, iconic roles, and a guessing game Froggy listeners can play right along with. Can you figure them out before the crew does on this April 13 episode of The Wake Up Call?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy admits her house goes through so much vanilla yogurt and chocolate chips that they don’t even bother adding them to the grocery list anymore — they just buy them every single time. That sparks a text‑line takeover as Froggy listeners share the food or drink their household goes through the most. From Diet Coke to ranch to coffee, it’s clear every home is powered by something.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gas prices are painful — and Froggy listeners can’t stop talking about it. Scotch, Tank, and Mandy break down all the things we’d happily spend money on instead of filling up the tank, from streaming services we forgot to cancel to snacks we didn’t need. Plus, the crew explains how Froggy Fuel Up is helping listeners score free gas and why signing up at froggyweb.com/fuel-up is a no‑brainer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time to make the impossible choices. In this episode of The Wake Up Call, each player brings a topic to the table—and across three ruthless rounds, only one option survives. From pop culture to everyday debates, alliances form, arguments fly, and feelings may be hurt. Play along, pick your side, and tell us… which one must go?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s your favorite thing to do at home?Wrong answers only. From sitting in the driveway too long to opening the fridge for no reason, the Wake Up Call crew and listeners confess the habits we all pretend we don’t have. Rapid‑fire answers, zero judgment, and way too much honesty — this one hits a little too close to home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

t starts with good intentions — and ends with an empty container. Mandy admits her “healthy snack” from Costco quietly turned into lunch, and the crew realizes this is not an isolated incident. From protein balls and granola to trail mix and hummus, listeners confess the so‑called healthy foods they absolutely overdo. Turns out when something is labeled “high protein” or “natural,” the serving size becomes more of a suggestion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s decision time. Tank, Scotch, and Mandy go head-to-head with the toughest “Would You Rather” questions imaginable — ridiculous, uncomfortable, and surprisingly revealing. There’s no right answer… but there are plenty of wrong ones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tank is headed into a full Mr. Mom weekend while Kristy’s out of town, so Scotch, Tank, and Mandy debate what’s actually overrated or underrated when it comes to weekends with kids. From brunch and staying up late to weekend naps and having no plans at all, the crew breaks it down with parent‑approved honesty and plenty of laughs as they head into the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tank avoided the DMV after losing his driver’s license — and somehow came out on top. After weeks of putting it off, he accidentally found his REAL ID tucked away in a box of convention samples, proving that procrastination very rarely works… but when it does, it’s magical. Scotch and Mandy celebrate the moment by officially inducting Tank into the Procrastination Hall of Fame — with a clear disclaimer to his kids not to follow this example.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call, and this episode covers two April 10 birthdays with very different — but equally familiar — paths to stardom. Tank brings the clues for one modern country hitmaker who’s dominated country radio while crossing into pop and awards‑show success, and another star who first broke out in the early 2000s before reinventing herself with one of television’s most emotional and talked‑about dramas. Scotch and Mandy talk through each clue in real time, throwing out realistic guesses as the hints stack up and the answers slowly come into focus. No spoilers up front — just big songs, shared pop‑culture memories, and a guessing game listeners can play along with from start to finish. See if you can beat the crew to the reveals on this April 10 edition of The Wake Up Call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tank admits he lost his driver’s license on a recent trip to California — and somehow made it home without it. The real problem? He still hasn’t gone to the DMV. Scotch, Tank, and Mandy dive into the very human habit of putting off tasks we know we need to do, and why our brains are wired to avoid certain things even when they’re important. If you’ve ever said, “I’ll do it later,” this one hits close to home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Start your day with everything you need to know! Scotch, Tank, and Mandy bring you the latest news, weather, and sports, plus a special highlight: Tank’s Novice Hockey League Report from Wednesday nights at the Cullen Hockey Center in Moorhead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tank and Scotch take on modern acronyms with full confidence… and absolutely zero accuracy. Mandy brings the internet’s favorite shortcuts, and the guys attempt to decode them using logic, experience, and vibes. Spoiler alert: none of those help. A hilarious reminder that slang moves faster than radio hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a generational showdown on Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! as The Wake Up Call celebrates two April 9 birthdays with massive pop‑culture reach. Tank brings the clues for one actor who helped define movies in the ’80s and ’90s with unforgettable family hits and sports films, and another who rose to global fame in one of the biggest movie franchises of the 2000s before earning serious critical acclaim. Scotch and Mandy work through each clue alongside listeners, guessing their way through Hollywood eras until the final hints make everything click. No spoilers upfront — just familiar movies, shared memories, and a fun guessing game you can play along with in real time. Can you beat the crew to the answers on this April 9 edition of The Wake Up Call?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tank accidentally becomes a random stranger’s therapist while in the middle of a business meeting — and discovers there’s no polite way out once someone starts telling you their entire life story. Froggy listeners weigh in with their own awkward, Midwest‑polite hostage conversations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wake Up Call with Scotch, Tank and Mandy break down this week’s biggest country music headlines, then turn them into a boot‑scootin’ Country Hoedown. Fresh songs, big moments, and Nashville buzz — Froggy style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s another edition of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call, and this episode highlights two April 8 birthdays with serious movie‑and‑TV credibility. Tank delivers the clues for two instantly recognizable stars — one whose roles span beloved ’80s and ’90s films to prestige streaming television, and another an Oscar‑winning actress with a long, consistent run across both movies and TV. Scotch and Mandy play along as the clues unfold, tossing out familiar names and narrowing things down until the final hints make everything click. No spoilers up front — just great pop‑culture memories, strong performances you’ve definitely seen, and a guessing game Froggy listeners can play along with in real time. See if you can beat the crew to the answers on this April 8 episode of The Wake Up Call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked one simple question: What’s something you didn’t expect to get obsessed with? From shows we swore we wouldn’t watch to phone games, foods, and TikTok rabbit holes, The Wake Up Call crew and listeners confess what currently has way too much of their attention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it real Fargo history… or is Tank completely messing with us? Scotch and Mandy take on Fargo or Fudgeaboutit, a fast‑paced guessing game packed with local lore, downtown myths, old‑school Fargo facts, and stories that sound true — even when they’re not. Play along and see if you can beat them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call, and this episode brings the drama — and the action. Tank delivers the clues for two April 7 birthday stars with massive cross‑generational recognition: one an international action legend known for unforgettable fight scenes and humor, and the other an Oscar‑winning actor whose intense performances defined movies in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Scotch and Mandy work their way through each clue, narrowing things down clue by clue until the final hint locks in the answer. No spoilers up front — just familiar movies, big names, and a guessing game listeners can play along with in real time. Fire this one up and see if you can beat the crew to the reveals on this April 7 edition of The Wake Up Call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.