Wake Up Call with Trace & Paige

Y’all asked — we delivered. The Wake Up Call: Country Hoedown Weekly is your backstage pass to the biggest stories in country music, delivered with the humor, energy, and rowdy charm only Scotch, Tank, and Mandy can bring. Each episode breaks down the top Taste of Country headlines, then transforms the news into a full-on square-dance showdown with our signature Hoedown Call. If country news had a dance floor, this podcast would be leading the line. Fun, fast, and unmistakably Froggy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tank hit the ice in the Novice Hockey League last night — the Moorhead version of the NHL — but even after a late game, he was back up before sunrise to deliver the morning sportscast. Today he recaps his own on‑ice performance, breaks down the game’s biggest moments, and still finds the energy to cover everything happening across the sports world. It’s a mix of high‑effort hockey, low‑hours of sleep, and classic Tank determination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Wake Up Call, Tank challenges Scotch and Mandy with a special Birthday Guessing Game packed with clever, gender‑neutral clues. From a beloved actor known for treasure‑hunting adventures and epic fantasy quests to a sharp‑tongued comedian famous for late‑night laughs and bestselling memoirs, the crew works their way through the hints — with plenty of wrong turns, big laughs, and a few dead‑giveaway clues along the way. By the end, they’ve uncovered two major Feb. 25 birthdays for 2026… without saying the names until the final reveal!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Home & Garden Show is back at the Fargodome this weekend, and The Wake Up Call is officially in preview mode! Tank, Mandy, and Scotch run through what’s happening at the show and drop their very own Top 5 List of Things You’ll Definitely See — from the classic booth freebies to the must‑have gadgets, décor trends, and that one guy who REALLY wants to talk to you about gutters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Scotch accidentally leaves the hotel hot tub running all night, the Wake Up Call crew turns his mishap into a full morning show event. Mandy and Tank jump in with their own stories, and listeners text in with the funniest, wildest, and most relatable “not very bright” moments. A two‑part episode packed with self‑deprecating humor, chaos, and the kind of honesty only morning radio can inspire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s another fun round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call as Scotch, Tank, and Mandy try to guess two major celebrity birthdays — one an Academy Award–winning actor from some of the biggest movies of the last decade, and the other a Netflix fan‑favorite from one of the world’s most‑streamed live‑action series. Tank brings the four‑clue challenge for each mystery celeb — three tough hints and one final giveaway — while Scotch and Mandy scramble to figure out who’s celebrating today. And because this episode is totally spoiler‑free, you can play along while you listen. One celebrity is known for unforgettable performances in horror, sci‑fi, and superhero films…The other has exploded in popularity thanks to a massive global streaming hit based on a beloved anime franchise…But who are they? Press play to find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Wake Up Call, a listener text sparks a hilarious conversation:What’s the small, harmless thing your significant other does that drives you absolutely crazy?Tank, Mandy, and Scotch share their own relationship quirks, then the Froggy fam chimes in with the funniest, most relatable partner annoyances ever sent through our text line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wake Up Call crew kicks off another Make Us Laugh Monday with fresh dad jokes and groaners — including frogs in open‑toad sandals, bread falling in loaf at first sight, crabs being shell‑fish, and an ATM that only makes cents. Then Froggy listeners take over with their best jokes, from cantaloupe weddings to bison goodbyes and sharks shouting “Man overboard!”A full dose of Monday morning laughter, guaranteed to make your week start a little lighter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call as Scotch, Tank, and Mandy try to guess two big celebrity birthdays using only Tank’s four clues — three tricky, one final giveaway. And as always, we’re keeping it spoiler‑free so YOU can play along as you listen. One of today’s mystery stars became famous at a young age and went on to build an impressive career across drama, animation, and thrillers…The other is a high‑energy performer known for comedy, Broadway, and voicing one of the most beloved animated characters of all time…But who are they? Listen in as the crew pieces together the clues, delivers their chaotic guesses, and finally gets the big reveal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tank is back with another round of mind‑bending, metaphysical, philosophical, and totally unnecessary questions that somehow make perfect sense in the morning. It’s the segment where nothing is off‑limits — time, existence, déjà vu, alternate timelines, the universe being a simulation, why socks disappear, whether dogs think we’re smart, and all the bizarre little thoughts that pop into Tank’s head and refuse to leave. These are the questions that make you tilt your head, squint into the middle distance, and quietly mutter: “…hmmmm.” Join Tank as he explores the mystical, the weird, the curious, and the “wait… actually that’s a good point” corner of his brain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we ask a simple but very real question: What’s the one thing you have trouble throwing away… even though you probably should? We’re talking the universal “junk drawer” classics:➡️ Old cell chargers for phones you haven’t owned since 2014➡️ Random cords whose purpose is a complete mystery➡️ Plastic food containers➡️ Condiments older than your youngest kid➡️ T‑shirts from events you don’t even remember➡️ Takeout menus you still don’t need➡️ Freebies, samples, hotel shampoos… you name it Everyone has that one thing they just can’t toss — and today we dive into why we keep this stuff, what we’re embarrassed to admit, and whether anyone will ever throw away a charger voluntarily. It’s funny, it’s relatable, and it’s going to make you rethink your whole junk drawer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy is flying solo with a brand‑new bit! She’s wandering the Froggy 99.9 building and taking the pulse of her coworkers with a simple question: Do you have a no‑cuss rule in your house? She asks about clean‑language house rules, family‑friendly substitutes, and what people say instead of the real thing. From “darn it” to “son of a biscuit,” Mandy gathers the funniest “I‑don’t‑want‑to‑swear” words that keep the peace at home and at work. It’s quick, it’s chaotic, and it’s the purest Mandy energy possible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy reveals her completely irrational fear of automatic car washes — especially the moment you have to shift into neutral and pray you don’t touch the brake. Tank and Scotch break down what really happens if you hit the brakes at the wrong time, plus the Froggy fam chimes in with their own car‑wash horror stories. A very relatable episode for anyone who white‑knuckles their steering wheel in the “rainbow soap” stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Girl Scout Cookie season, and Mandy takes the pulse of the Froggy building to find out: based on your personality, which cookie are you? TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s decision time! The Wake Up Call crew tackles a new set of “Would You Rather” scenarios that test their logic, priorities, and sense of humor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all had that one snack as a kid that made adults cringe… and now our kids are doing the exact same thing. On this episode, The Wake Up Call shares the wild, funny, and surprisingly delicious kid‑created snack combos from then and now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy sets out to answer a question as old as the snack aisle itself: are Wheat Thins or Triscuits the better cheese vehicle? She polls the Froggy crew and discovers some bold takes, unexpected loyalties, and one clear winner… maybe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packing for a solo trip? Easy. Packing for a family of four? A miracle. The Wake Up Call dives into everyone’s packing philosophy—over‑packers, under‑packers, checklist champions, and the people who just start throwing things into a bag and hope for the best.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people know their siblings’ birthdays… right? Right?? On this episode, The Wake Up Call discovers which member does not have those dates locked in. It’s awkward, it’s hilarious, and it will probably make you text your siblings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy admits to a few questionable “TikTok Made Me Buy It” purchases… but she’s not alone. The Text Club chimes in with their wildest, weirdest, and most unexpectedly awesome things they’ve been influenced to buy. From must‑have gadgets to stuff we definitely didn’t need, we’re exposing the algorithm’s power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Mandy realizes she’s out of taco seasoning, she powers ahead anyway—and the result is… bleak. Inspired by her unseasoned taco tragedy, Mandy takes the pulse of the building to find out: What’s the most depressing meal you’ve ever eaten?From sad desk lunches to kitchen experiments gone wrong, this episode explores the culinary low points we’ve all survived.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A square‑dance spin on the week’s biggest stories — Riley Green casting buzz, Miranda at Daytona, Lainey Wilson’s emotional on‑stage moment, Thomas Rhett’s growing family, Mark Chesnutt’s sudden show exit, Ella Langley’s TikTok chaos, and major storm fallout across Tennessee. The Wake Up Call turns the news into a hoedown you can dance to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wine & Spirits Wednesday is back — proudly supported by Bottle Barn Liquors with 3 Fargo–Moorhead locations!Today, Scotch, Tank and Mandy dive into a double‑feature tasting:

It’s another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call as Scotch, Tank, and Mandy take on two huge celebrity birthdays — one from classic Hollywood film history, and one from the world of legendary game‑show television. Tank brings four clues for each star — starting vague, getting warmer, and ending with the big giveaway — while Scotch and Mandy try to guess which famous names are celebrating today. And yes… you can play along without any spoilers. One celebrity is a timeless movie icon known for some of the most famous dance scenes and blockbuster roles in film history.The other is one of the most recognizable faces on television, a pop‑culture staple who has appeared on screen nightly for decades. But who are they? Hit play to find out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Wake Up Call on Froggy 99.9, Tank brings back one of our most unpredictable games: Tank’s Random Facts (That Could Also Be True or False).Tank fires off eight bizarre, surprising, and sometimes totally unbelievable “facts,” and Mandy and Scotch have to decide whether he’s telling the truth… or making it all up.From frozen towns in Norway to immortal jellyfish, this episode will have you guessing right along with the team. It’s fun, fast, and full of things you’ll be quoting all day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Wake Up Call, we’re talking about the everyday technology that somehow frustrates us more than it helps. From TVs with 27 inputs to cars that feel like airplanes, Scotch, Tank and Mandy break down the gadgets that seem to personally hate them. Plus, Froggy listeners share their funniest and most relatable tech struggles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a big day on The Wake Up Call — our Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays game is back with two MAJOR Feb 17 celebrity birthdays. Tank drops a series of hard clues while Scotch and Mandy try to guess the mystery stars without humiliating themselves. You can play along too! This episode is perfect for fans searching for Feb 17 celebrity birthdays, sports icons, pop‑culture legends, celebrity guessing games, and Froggy 99.9 morning show highlights. We dive into two wildly different but equally influential figures — one known for global dominance in athletics (born Feb 17, 1963) and one who reshaped early‑2000s entertainment and media (born Feb 17, 1981) — without ever giving away their names until the very end of the game. If you love playing along with celebrity clues, laughing at Scotch’s confidently wrong guesses, or testing your pop‑culture memory, this episode is tailor‑made for you. Hit play and see if you can figure out the Feb 17 mystery birthdays before the crew does!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we call out the little things people do in public that make us silently shake our heads. And as always, the Text Club delivers their own can’t‑miss replies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wake Up Call is back with another Make Us Laugh Monday! The crew warms things up with goofy jokes about wig thieves, hokey‑pokey addicts, and libraries that have way too many stories. Listeners jump in with jokes about palm trees, Mice Krispies, and chickens crossing playgrounds.A fast, fun burst of Midwest humor to start your week right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s another clue‑filled morning on The Wake Up Call as Scotch, Tank, and Mandy tackle two celebrity birthdays in today’s edition of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! Tank delivers four clues for each mystery celeb — three tricky ones and then the final giveaway — while Scotch and Mandy race to figure out who’s celebrating today. One celebrity is a major player in the biggest movie and streaming franchise of the last decade…The other is a hip‑hop pioneer and longtime TV star with one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment…But we’re keeping it totally spoiler‑free so you can play along!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tank tries to stump Scotch and Mandy with real and ridiculous North Dakota “facts.” If it’s true, they yell “North Dakota!” — if not, it’s a big “Nuh!” Two rounds of prairie pride, confusion, questionable confidence, and way too much ND trivia you never asked for but can’t stop listening to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything’s fine… until one tiny thing sends your whole day off the rails.Scotch, Tank, and Mandy dive into the mild inconveniences that somehow hit like life-or-death moments — red lights, wrong coffee orders, wet socks, you name it.Plus, Wake Up Call listeners text in with their own small‑but‑deadly mood killers.Prepare to feel extremely seen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Wake Up Call, Scotch takes over as host of a brand‑new game: Who Said That? – Generations Edition! Tank and Mandy go head‑to‑head trying to identify famous quotes from across the decades — sitcom lines, viral memes, movie moments, and iconic one‑liners from the Boomer era all the way through Gen Z. But there’s a twist: Scotch adds a bonus challenge: Was that Millennial or Gen X?Every quote comes with an extra generational trap to make Tank overthink everything and make Mandy question her entire childhood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone’s avoiding something — and today The Wake Up Call takes full ownership. Scotch, Mandy, and Tank confess the everyday things they’re pretending don’t exist, and listeners chime in with the funniest avoidance texts you’ll hear all week.Relatable, ridiculous, and very Midwest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy hit the halls around the Froggy 99.9 studios to ask the tough Valentine’s Day question: When is the right time to say “I love you”? The crew weighs in with their own timelines, hot takes, and questionable stories about when they dropped the L‑word… or when they absolutely should not have. It’s hilarious, a little chaotic, and the perfect Valentine’s Day listen—whether you’re in love, looking for love, or avoiding the word entirely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Start your Saturday with the toughest decisions you’ll ever love to make! Every week, we bring you a fresh batch of “Would You Rather?” questions straight from The Wake Up Call’s Monday show—now perfectly repackaged to kick off your weekend with laughs, debates, and the occasional regret. It’s the best way to ease into your Saturday and wake up your brain… without coffee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valentine’s Day is almost here… and if you’re going on a date, starting a situationship, or just trying not to sound like a nervous raccoon over dinner, you might need a good icebreaker question. Today on The Wake Up Call, Mandy takes the pulse of the entire Froggy office to find out which Valentine’s conversation starters are cute… which are cringe… and which ones might actually save your date. From surprisingly sweet questions to completely off‑the‑rails suggestions, the Froggy crew delivers their unfiltered takes — and Mandy is keeping score.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you love it, ignore it, or actively hide from it, Valentine’s Day is coming — and today on The Wake Up Call, we’re talking to the people who aren’t planning a candlelit dinner for two. We asked Froggy Nation: What would YOU do if you were single on Valentine’s Day?Or, if you are riding solo this year… what ARE you doing? From self‑care nights to anti‑Valentine’s traditions, petty revenge plans (the fun kind), and hilarious real‑life coping strategies, listeners texted in their honest, creative, and chaotic answers — and we read the best of them on‑air.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

t’s time for another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call! Each day, Tank brings four clues for a mystery celebrity celebrating a birthday — three tough hints and one final giveaway — while Scotch and Mandy try to guess the star before the reveal. No spoilers here… so you can play along as you listen! Whether you’re a trivia fan, a celebrity junkie, or just love the chaos of live guessing, this is your daily dose of fun on Froggy 99.9.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scotch puts Tank and Mandy to the ultimate test — the Flap or Jack challenge! In this episode, the crew kicks things off with fun facts about the long‑running Kiwanis Pancake Karnival before diving into a stack of wild, weird, and surprisingly historical pancake statements. Are they true? Are they false? And who will flip out first? Grab some syrup and settle in for the fluffiest game on radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your morning rundown of today’s top news, the forecast you need before stepping outside, and the sports stories everyone’s talking about. Plus—Tank laces up and delivers his Novice Hockey League update from Wednesday night’s game, sharing how the Froggy crew’s resident “power forward” fared on the ice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scotch, Tank and Mandy dive into another round of “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” where Scotch and Tank try — and mostly fail — to guess what everyday women’s terms Mandy found and what they actually mean. This week’s words include Morning Shed, Peach Fuzz, Bodice, Doula, Taupe, and Bottle Brush. Tank’s confidence is high, his accuracy is not, and Mandy is once again questioning his life experience. Laugh along as The Wake Up Call proves that sometimes it’s more fun to be confidently wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.