Podcasts about happy music

Truck wash day! Gonna be almost 50° today with some colder temps & snow on the way tomorrow. So gotta get that truck in the car wash. Heading into the weekend, we talked about what's on TV for the next few days and what's new in theaters along with a few new music releases. Doc had to pre-record today's racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen and Eau Claire! We also highlighted some things to look forward to in the month of March, including some movies & TV shows, sporting events, and some of the holidays! Speaking of sports, the Bucks play tonight, the Badgers are in Washington tomorrow afternoon, the US Women's Hockey team is going to be partying in Las Vegas with Flavor Flav…while the US Men's Hockey team had their bar tab taken care of by Pat McAfee! A burger battle is heating up between McDonald's & Burger King…as Mickey-D's is introducing the "Big Arch Burger" and BK is apparently revamping it's Whopper. Plus, have you seen the new Johnsonville sausage flavor? Not sure I want to try this one. In the news this morning, a woman gives birth to a MASSIVE baby, the guy in Wyoming who dragged a dying wolf into a bar after hitting it with his snowmobile reaches a plea deal, and the grandfather with the "PB4WEGO" license plate gets a bit of help from the governor of NY. Elsewhere in sports, the NFL player's report gets leaked, Tony Dungy is apparently out at "Sunday Night Football", a couple of college basketball players helped out when those two cars fell into a sinkhole in Nebraska, and the Orlando Magic have a very unique collaboration coming up! Couple of dog stories this morning - A snowplow driver in New York rescued a couple of dogs that were running loose on the highway, and an old guy in Canada fell down and was rescued by his neighbor's pooch! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple who were seriously injured by some antlers that fell off the wall at a Longhorn steakouse, a couple who apparently beat each other with frying pans, a woman who tried to use movie prop money to bail a friend out of jail, and a guy who was flashing people at a Denny's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the work week begins to wrap up, it's gradually getting warmer with a high in the low 50's expected for tomorrow before winter dumps more snow on us Saturday morning. Yay! So, don't put your shovels away just yet. In the news this morning, Metallica officially announces their residency at the Sphere in Vegas, a recall on frozen blueberries, the US government has lifted the "shelter-in-place" order in Mexico, and Jackass is officially coming to an end. In sports, the Bucks got a win over the Cavs last night, the Badgers lost to Oregon, the deadly shooting at a hockey rink in Rhode Island has claimed another victim, the NFL announced yesterday that both the Jaguars & Commanders would be playing overseas next season, and former La Crosse Logger - Max Scherzer - signs a one-year deal with the Blue Jays. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we also looked at the list of nominees for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and determined who should & shouldn't get in. A singing mailman in Chicago went viral after someone on his route posted a doorbell camera video of him singing…people did some digging & found out he had a lengthy commute with no vehicle…and you can probably figure out the rest! And check out this nun who was willing to risk serious injury to herself in order to save a child from being crushed by a falling tree! It seems like everyone & their grandmother is on OnlyFans or some other adult platform…but what does the average person make per year by producing adult content? We took a look at the numbers. Elsewhere in sports, Joel Quenneville becomes just the 2nd head coach in NHL history with 1,000 wins, Sidney Crosby's injury at the Olympics will keep him out of action for another month, and NASCAR scraps the "Promoter's Caution" from this year's All-Star race. Today is "National Chili Day" and it's "Hypothetical Thursday"! Brian asked Jean: "Would you take $5 million dollars in cash right now, but your lifespan would be cut by 10 years?". And Jean asked Brian: "Which would you rather give up for a month? Your phone or your vehicles?" Office Cora joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. Plus, she recapped her vacation to Puerta Vallarta that came to an end just before all the drug cartel violence! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a dude in California who crashed his car while doing whippets and kept doing them while being rescued, a felon in LA who got in even more trouble for feeding a Buzz Ball to a hawk, a Whataburger manager in Texas who beat a customer with a trash barrel, a dude in Pennsylvania who set multiple fires in his townhome while trying to kill spiders, a guy in NY who is facing charges for trying to kill his own sister with a crossbow after an argument about the temperature in their house, and a #FloridaMan who went nuts in a Chinese restaurant and did a bunch of damage with a shovel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, yo! We got you over the hump this morning with freebies from GameDay Men's Health on Workforce Wednesday. You can sign up every week on our app or website! In the news this morning, a recap of last night's State of the Union Address, an update on the search for Nancy Guthrie, sad news for actor & comedian Martin Short and his family as his adopted daughter apparently took her own life, Christina Applegate reveals that she is now almost bed-ridden because of her battle with MS, and multiple NYPD officers were hit with snowballs yesterday. In sports, the Bucks beat the Heat last night, the Badgers take on Oregon later tonight, the Miz knocks an apple off a teammate's head with a 104mph heater(or did he?), Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Medal of Freedom from President Trump, and Jack and Quinn Hughes respond to the backlash from President Trump's phone call to the Gold-medal winning men's team. We talked about what's on TV and Brian reviewed the movie "Primate". A very unique kitten is going viral and looking for it's forever home…and congrats to this kid from Colorado who got a very in-depth tour of the Southwest Airline headquarters in Dallas. Elsewhere in sports, the Lions are playing in Germany next season, the NFL is possibly expanding replay, Kirk Cousins is going to be looking for a new team when the NFL year begins, and the UFL is making some very interesting changes to the kicking game this upcoming season. How often do you replace your underwear? Apparently, you're supposed to completely replace your skivvies every six months. Who knew? A couple of new diets are trending - something called "Boy Kibble"…and "Plastic Wrap Eating". And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the inventor of the Squatty Potty, a burglar in Atlanta that got captured in an air vent, a woman who almost died after getting a dog-lick infection, a grandpa with a unique license plate gets it revoked by the DMV, a wild video of a criminal suspect hiding in a trash can, and a Canadian strip club that's opening up next to a children's dance studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking like we're going to get into the 50's later this week before more snow hits us on Saturday. In the news this morning, Robert Carradine passed away at the age of 71, an update on the search for Nancy Guthrie, a Canadian man is going viral for taking a chainsaw to his television after the US Men's Hockey gold medal win at the Olympics, and a man with Tourette Syndrome had a very untimely outburst at the BAFTA awards over the weekend. In sports, the Bucks play tonight against the Heat, the Badgers are out of the Top 25 and take on Ohio State tomorrow night, Lindsey Vonn's leg almost got amputated after her crash at the winter games, the US Women's Hockey team declines President Trump's invite to the White House, and it looks like Manny Pacquiao is going to fight Floyd Mayweather again. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, a former star of "Home Improvement" gets sentenced to 16 months in jail. Elsewhere in sports, Kevin Harvick's son signs a deal with Toyota, Tyrese Haliburton has shingles, and a look ahead at the next Olympic games in 2028. Vogue has apparently declared 2026 "The Year of the Crack". And a list of things that seem impressive until you actually do them. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the Brewers' rough start to spring training and his recap of the Olympics. Wild story about a moving crew in Phoenix that helped save a 3 year-old after an Amber Alert was issued, and a woman's diamond went missing but was later found on the bottom of some guy's shoe! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a food delivery robot that destroyed a woman's garden, a college professor who got caught saying some racist stuff with a hot mic, a kid who was the victim of a throat-slashing is going viral for his attitude during a TV interview with his mom, and a guy in Kentucky got busted for having sex with roadkill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a weekend! After digging out on Friday after work, I took my sore back downtown & watched the US Men beat Slovakia to advance to the Gold Medal game, which they also won! Talked a lot about the Olympics wrapping up this weekend, including a final medal count & some of the bigger stories from the last few weeks in Italy. Elsewhere in the news this morning, the latest on the violence in Mexico, an update on the search for Nancy Guthrie, and a look at the blizzard hitting parts of the East Coast. In sports, the Bucks won on Friday after a long break for the NBA All-Star game, but lost yesterday to the Raptors. The Badgers took care of Iowa yesterday afternoon, Tyler Reddick won his 2nd consecutive race, the Brewers are struggling in Spring training, and Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore died over the weekend. Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and recapped "Dead of Winter" which the wife & I watched this weekend. Unless you've been living in a bunker recently, you know about Punch the Monkey. He's going super-viral after his mother refused to care for him at a zoo in Japan. And now IKEA is helping out after the zoo used a stuffed animal to help Punch. In other sports related items, Conor McGregor apparently wants to fight again, Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski died, and a fan ran onto the court of a college basketball game and tried to block a player's dunk. Check out these guys who set a record by playing Pickleball for 28 hours straight! And ICYMI, a dog that was abandoned at an airport has now been adopted by one of the airport officers who responded to the call of his abandonment! And a guy in Chicago is a hero after jumping into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan to rescue a baby who's stroller was blown into the lake by a strong gust of wind! Apparently, Mr. Clean is "retiring", and Dunkin' Donuts is testing a giant coffee bucket in some New England locations. Plus, tomorrow is "National Tortilla Chip" day, so Chipotle is giving away free chips & queso! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people pooping on the L.A. buses, a software engineer who somehow gained control of several thousand robot vacuums, an elementary school teacher in North Carolina who had a bad day at a Sam's Club, a Circle K in Arizona that sold a winning lottery ticket, a medic in Pittsburgh who was stealing rubber gloves from work & trading them for free pizza, and an auto repair shop in Iowa that made some questionable commercials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy crap, that's a lot of snow! After a couple of very mild days, winter returned to the Coulee Region last night and dumped a bunch of snow all over the place. Jean's out again, but Doc joined me just after 8am this morning for another racing report courtesy of County Materials in Holmen. In the news this morning, actor Eric Dane died yesterday afternoon at age 53 after a brief battle with ALS, an update on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, former Prince Andrew is arrested for his ties to Epstein, In sports, the Bucks return to action tonight against the Pelicans, the Badgers will play on Sunday against Iowa, Pat Murphy gets an extension from the Brewers, and the Chicago Bears moving to Indiana takes another step forward! Recapped the Olympic action from yesterday, including the US Women's Hockey team winning gold in overtime against Canada, an updated medal count, and the Australian reporter who got a bit tipsy before her live broadcast from the Winter Games. Talked about what's on TV this weekend along with what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music releases…including an upcoming heavy metal album from William "Captain Kirk" Shatner! Today(and every day) is "Love Your Pet Day"…so make sure they get some extra cuddles & treats today! Speaking of animals, check out these snowmobilers in NH who helped free a moose that was stuck in the snow. And a heart-warming story about a woman who tracked down her biological father who never knew she existed and then got adopted by him. Right in the #Feels Crazy story about an under-12 hockey game in Minnesota that lasted TWELVE overtimes and three days before coming to a conclusion! Couple of stories about fast food - The President of Burger King gave out his cellphone number(allegedly) so that customers can call or text him directly with complaints. Dunkin' Donuts is apparently giving out gloves today for iced coffee drinkers, Wendy's is once again releasing a Girl Scout cookies Thin Mint Frosty, and according to Instacart data…the most popular frozen pizza is Red Baron. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who got mad at his ex & attempted to destroy her car but picked the wrong SUV, a news anchor from Alabama that's going viral for being goth, a pediatric dentist who got arrested for working on patients while drunk, kung-fu robots in China, and an elementary school teacher from WI gets busted with cocaine at work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Jean or Office Cora today, just me and you! In the news this morning, an update on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a deadly avalanche in Lake Tahoe, a cause of death for actor Peter Greene, a cat food recall, and Tom Noonan…another well-known actor…passes away at age 74. In sports, the Badger men's basketball team takes on Iowa on Sunday, the Bucks return to action tomorrow night after the NBA All-Star break, the US Men's hockey team beat Sweden in overtime yesterday, Kyrie Irving is done for the season, and another update from Lindsey Vonn. Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the first ever YouTube video…which is apparently going into a museum. Talked about the latest from the Olympics including an updated medal count, and a dog that ran onto the track during the women's cross-country skiing event yesterday. Couple of cool stories here: an injured bald eagle was rescued by a few members of the NYPD, a woman who suffered a medical emergency and ended up in a canal gets rescued by a stranger, and some construction workers lighten the mood for some patients at a children's hospital. Elsewhere in sports, the Seahawks are officially going up for sale, and the MLBPA hires a new executive director. Even though Jean & Cora are both out today, my Hypothetical question for you was: "You can have any ONE vehicle from a film or TV show. Which one are you choosing?" According to a new survey, just 14% of Americans are giving up something for Lent. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who drove drunk to pay an open container fine and got popped for DUI, a former school custodian who was busted for hiding in the girls' locker room, a truck that was driving recklessly & launched into a house, a woman who assaulted her boyfriend with a jar of pickles, and a strip club is getting sued!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got some rain during the overnight…temps dropping over the next few days. In the news this morning, an update on the deadly shooting at a hockey rink in Rhode Island, the latest on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Shia LaBeouf gets beaten up & arrested at Mardi Gras, the Air Force One jets are getting repainted, and a recall on peanut butter. In sports, the Badger men's basketball team blew it against Ohio State last night, the Bucks get back in action on Friday in New Orleans, the Brew Crew start their spring training games on Saturday, the Special Teams coordinator for the Packers is stepping down, and a look at the upcoming schedule for the US men's & women's hockey teams at the Olympics. In other Olympic stuff, an update on the medal count, a professional darts player tries curling and ends up injuring himself, and a news anchor who loses it over the word "kerfluffle" We let you know what's on TV today/tonight. Plus, Miley Cyrus will be appearing on the 20th Anniversary special for "Hannah Montana" on Disney+ in March. Elsewhere in sports, Ronda Rousey is returning to the octagon to fight Gina Carano, the MLB Players' Association executive director steps down, and some new ballpark food items available at Astros games this year. Cool story about a kid who saw his picture on the back of a Bluey toy, and a teacher in Washington is in the news after she had her students draw pictures of winter hats & then she and her aunt knitted real hats to match their drawings. Had an interesting tip for helping you learn something faster. And a list of sounds that everyone should recognize as IMMEDIATE danger! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who assaulted his girlfriend with some Chick-Fil-A, a #FloridaTeen who got busted for exposing himself to multiple women, a private investigator who caught a guy snowboarding that was supposedly too injured to work, a #FloridaWoman who left her kids in an Uber for hours, a sex dungeon in Chicago that's getting shut down, and a pastor is accused of forcing his adopted children to eat out of dumpsters along with sexually abusing them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One final day in the 50's before the temps drop back into the 30's & 20's later this week. Today is "Fat Tuesday", so load up on beers & food before Lent begins tomorrow! It's also "National Cabbage Day", and "Random Acts of Kindness Day", so be nice!!! In the news this morning, the latest on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the famous Lovers' Arch in Italy has crumbled into the ocean, and both Robert Duvall and Jesse Jackson have died. In sports, the Badgers are now a ranked team and they play at Ohio State tonight, the Dolphins are cleaning house and have released Tyreek Hill and several other players, the US Women's hockey team beat Sweden yesterday and will play Canada in the Gold medal game on Thursday, and Steph Curry is planning on returning to the 3-point contest in 2027. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday. Speaking of the Olympics, we updated the medal count, Elana Meyers Taylor wins gold, an athlete from Norway quit mid-race, Colin Jost tries the bobsled, and a plastic surgeon admits to injecting an Olympic athlete's penis. Check out this guy who made an old-school ice cream truck out of snow and is selling ice cream from the truck & donating the money to a children's hospital. A woman in Virginia donated a portion of her liver to her grandfather, and it's officially Girl Scout Cookie season…and one girl scout just set a record for selling 100,000 boxes! Terrible tragedy in Rhode Island as three people are dead after a shooting at local hockey rink. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am this morning to talk about the upcoming Brewers season. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple who got married by a funeral director, an idiot who got locked in a van he was trying to steal, a kid who choked on a bottlecap while playing beer pong, a dude in England who destroyed a bunch of airport kiosks, and a couple that bought a couch & found a cat inside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another weekend in the books. Windows were open. ALMOST got on the Harley yesterday. Still too much dirt & salt on the roads to take her out of the garage just yet. In the news this morning, former President Obama admitted on a recent podcast that aliens are real, a Wisconsin fisherman is going viral for using a porta-potty for an ice shanty, some guys in Prairie du Chien are playing their own version of Olympic curling, and the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie. In sports, the Badgers upset #10 Michigan State on Saturday, the Bucks are off until Friday, the results of the All-Star weekend in the NBA, and Tyler Reddick won yesterday's Daytona 500! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also talked about a possible reboot for "Charlie's Angels". Elsewhere in sports, Chris Paul retires, Kansas State fires their head coach, a college baseball player hit THREE grand slams in a single game, and a hockey team has to apologize after asking it's fans to shower before coming to home games. Speaking of the Olympics, we recapped some of this weekend's action in Italy, including an update on Lindsey Vonn, the US Medal count, the village is running out of condoms, the US men's hockey beatdown of Germany yesterday, and a Slovakian fugitive is arrested after he came out of hiding to attend a hockey game at the Olympics. A couple of cool stories including: a baby giraffe that was just born at the Kansas City zoo, a farmer in Idaho who donated millions of potatoes to local food banks, and a cashier at a Publix grocery store in Georgia who is everyone's favorite. Do you have a reusable water bottle? When was the last time you washed it? Might want to increase the amount of times you run it through the dishwasher! Today is "President's Day", so make sure you keep that in mind if you have errands to run later. Some stuff might not be open. We talked about the best & worst Presidents according to a new survey, and we had some other interesting stats & info on the holiday. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got arrested and claimed he was George Costanza, a billboard with a QR code for a free burrito is apparently distracting drivers, a guy who ran over a bunch of mailboxes, & a former police chief who is going to jail after he was found guilty of setting a bunch of fires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE 141: The Blackbyrds were at the cutting edge of jazz fusion, R&B and funk in the 1970s, pushing the boundaries of Black popular music forward in one of the most musically fertile decades of the past century. Established by legendary jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd in 1973, the band's success includes several highly touted albums, film scores (1975's "Cornbread," "Earl and Me"), as well as supporting such iconic artists as B.B. King. Herbie Hancock, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Roberta Flack and more. The Blackbyrds' self-titled debut album put the group on the map with "Do It, Fluid," a funky laid-back party anthem.  The group followed that initial success with a string of albums over the next five years, including FLYING START (1974), which yielded their biggest hit, the Grammy-nominated "Walking in Rhythm," and CITY LIFE (1975), which contained the hit "Happy Music" and the iconic "Rock Creek Park," which remains one of the most sampled jazz-funk tracks to this day, as well as such hits as “Supernatural Feeling,” Grammy-nominated “Unfinished Business,” “Time is Movin',” “Dreaming About You” and “Flyin' High,” among many others. Under the leadership of original drummer and vocalist, Keith Killgo, the band continues to record, tour and perform globally.  The Blackbyrds current lineup includes original founding members Keith Killgo (drums and vocals) and Joe Hall (bass), Paul Spires (vocals), Dominique Toney (vocals), daughter of original band keyboardist Kevin Toney, Roberto Villeda (keyboards), Charles Wright (guitar), Thad Wilson (trumpet), Marshall Keys (saxophone) and Sean Anthony (percussion). blackbyrdsmusic.comContact us: makingsoundpodcast.comFollow on Instagram: @makingsoundpodcastFollow on Threads: @jannkloseJoin our Facebook GroupPlease support the show with a donation, thank you for listening!

Friday at last! We've got Friday the 13th today…and Valentine's Day tomorrow! Obviously, we had a bunch of V-Day stuff this morning including some Instacart data on what people are buying this year. Plus, some last-minute gift ideas. In the news this morning, the latest on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, UW-Madison announces their interim Chancellor, people are upset about the new line of "American Girl" dolls, and a recall on vehicles with faulty airbags! In sports, the Bucks beat the Thunder last night, the Badgers play tonight against another ranked opponent, the results of last night's NASCAR duels, the US Men's Hockey team throttled Latvia yesterday, and an updated medal count. We let you know what's on TV today/this weekend and we also talked about what's new in theaters this weekend. Elsewhere in sports, NBA All-Star weekend is here, a BYU wide receiver is charged with first degree felony rape, a Ukranian athlete refuses to change his helmet, and Breezy Johnson gets engaged at the Winter Games! Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen. A great local story about a grandmother who took her first flight with her grandson piloting the plane, and a small town is in the news for coming together to help a homeless man & his dog. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a brawl at a Pickleball game in #Florida, a cat in New Zealand that was stealing towels & underwear, a Border Patrol agent that was harboring an illegal immigrant that is also his girlfriend AND niece, and a "deplorable" school in Alaska.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm trying to decide what I should do this weekend. Work on the lawn? Or take the Harley out for a spin. Gonna be in the mid-50's on Saturday and maybe I'll just do both. In the news this morning, the latest on the death of James Van Der Beek, an update on the search for Savannah Guthrie's mom, an airport got closed yesterday because of a party balloon, and a deadly school shooting in Canada. Bunch of Olympic stuff this morning including an updated medal count, the latest on Lindsey Vonn, and what are people Googling about the Winter Games? It's Hypothetical Thursday, so we asked each other some hypothetical questions. Brian asked Jean: "What was the most unhinged thing you ever did in a relationship?" Jean asked Brian: "Would you rather be hangry all the time or hot & sweaty all the time?" And of course, Office Cora joined us to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. In sports, the Bucks beat the Magic last night before the NBA All-Star break, the Badgers take on Michigan State tomorrow night, Kyle Busch wins the pole for this weekend's Daytona 500, and some big suspensions in the NBA after a fight between the Hornets & Pistons. Valentine's Day is coming up this weekend and 82% of people think it's a fake holiday that was made-up to encourage people to spend money. And speaking of money, we looked at how much people are spending on V-Day this year. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight. Remember the Australian kid who saved his family after they got blown out to sea? Well, the cops just released more details about the incident along with some audio from the kid's 911 call. A dog in Louisville helped cops find a missing three year-old. And a former professor at the University of Wisconsin is in the news after a bunch of his former students got postcards from him after he passed away. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a beehive thief, a surge in fake IDs due to the popularity of A.I., a landlord in Green Bay who was allegedly trading sex for rent, a guy in Sacramento who stole some beehives, a mom who injected fecal matter into her own child's IV at the hospital, and a jewelry thief who used a forklift to rob a store and a donkey to escape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Hump Day and there's so much going on this week. The weather is improving, the Winter Roots festival is Saturday, the La Crosse Sport Show is this weekend, and the Olympics continue! Speaking of the Winter Games, we updated you on the medal count, talked about yesterday's beatdown of Canada in women's hockey, and a medal winner who made a stunning admission during a press conference. In the news this morning, the latest on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, an official cause of death for Catherine O'Hara, Tim Walz is hopeful that ICE agents will soon be leaving Minnesota, and a new report claims that Kurt Cobain was murdered. In sports, the Badgers beat Illinois in overtime last night, the Bucks are back in Orlando tonight, Tiger Woods' son picks his college, former Pittsburgh women's basketball players are suing the current head coach, a 49er player gets shot in the ankle at a Super Bowl party, and the Nieslen numbers are in for the Super Bowl & the halftime show. Speaking of the Super Bowl halftime show, Dave Draiman of Disturbed is suggesting that we use music to bring people together with a new festival featuring artist on both sides of the political aisle, and Kid Rock responds to allegations that he was lip-syncing during his TPUSA halftime show. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and looked a list of Valentine's Day horror movies to watch this weekend. Normally, we get nothing but insanity out of the state of Florida, but here's a couple of rather nice articles instead: A pregnant woman is rescued from her vehicle after it ends up in a pond & starts sinking, and a manatee stuck in a storm drain gets rescued as well. Also, check out this 12 year-old kid who is trying to become the youngest person to ever create nuclear fusion! Valentine's Day is on Saturday, and DoorDash just released some data on the most & least romantic states based on the orders they make near the holiday. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a drunk Amazon driver take out a mailbox, a new Airbnb inside and old police station in Canada, a guy who forged a doctor's note so he could skip work, and new A.I. underwear that can supposedly track your bacteria by investigating your farts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to my weather app, we might hit 52° on Saturday! I'm so ready to get working on my backyard projects this Spring! In the news this morning, Ghislane Maxwell pleads the fifth, Savannah Guthrie issues another plea, a Burger King franchise in Wisconsin is in big trouble for child labor penalties, and a recall on a popular cake mix. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Orlando Magic last night, the Badger men's basketball team takes on #5 Illinois tonight, the Vegas Raiders officially hire Klint Kubiak, and an update on Lindsey Vonn's crash & surgery. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight & what's new on New Release Tuesday. Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the Falcons linebacker and the allegations of domestic assault, some Olympic medals are breaking, and a new-ish sport is upsetting the internet. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show is back from California and we got his reaction to the Super Bowl. Cute story about an elderly couple who recently got engaged…and another kid got stuck in a claw machine and had a BLAST! Today is "Red Tuesday"…and if you're not feeling too secure in your relationship, this is the day you should break it off to avoid the fake romance & pressure of Valentine's Day. And speaking of V-Day, we took a look at how much a dozen roses will cost you in the Midwest. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who got into an argument with some teenagers at a McDonald's and mooned them, a thief who got caught by some llamas, a paramedic who was pissing all over the place, and a daycare worker who was allegedly giving the kids laxatives so they'd have to go home early.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, it wasn't the outcome I was hoping for, but I did spend a full day with my wife & pets yesterday…enjoying lots of snacks, drinking a few beers, and yelling at the TV. Super Bowl 60 is in the books and congrats to the Seahawks on the victory. We recapped the game, the commercials, the musical performances, along with a bunch of other interesting stats and info. I actually took notes during the game to remind myself of the things I wanted to mention this morning. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and in the news…the latest on the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, the tragic deaths of Brad Arnold from "3 Doors Down" and Greg Brown of "CAKE". Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks have now won three in a row after beating Indiana on Friday, the Badgers lost to the Hoosiers on Saturday in overtime, an update on the US medal count at the Winter Olympics, and the terrible crash for Lindsey Vonn. Nikola Jokic is climbing the ranks of the NBA's greatest with another triple-double, a linebacker for the Falcons gets arrested for domestic abuse, the "hot mic" at the Olympics, and the Duke vs. UNC game. Remember the woman in Philly who had her car encased in ice after a water pipe burst? Well, she just got a new car thanks to Carvana. And check out this firefighter who rescued a bunch of puppies not too long ago and has now rescued two of them! With everything costing so much and all the holiday bills starting to roll in as we wait for our tax returns, it's a good opportunity for us to look at some ways to save money. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about Angry Orchard looking to trade some cider for your ex's belongings, some "lawn-gerie" from Natty Light just in time for V-Day, a truck that was doing donuts on a frozen lake falls through the ice, a woman who threw lasagna in her husband's face because he was being a "bunghole", a man who murdered his ex and then broke down at the police station after he realized he wouldn't be able to play GTA 6 if he ends up in jail, and a crazy video of someone getting a back tattoo inside a Wendy's restaurant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Jean again today, no problem! Gonna be almost 40° today, I've got live lobsters coming in from Maine for our Super Bowl feast, and a nap this afternoon. Speaking of the game on Sunday, we had a ton of Super Bowl stuff today, including: An update on the Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori Who is America rooting for? Tom Brady's lack of rooting interest The best & worst Super Bowl board numbers Which states order the most pizza for the game If you aren't watching the Super Bowl, what are you doing instead? In the news this morning, the latest on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, the Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death and fled the country in 2024 missed a court appearance earlier this week, the Minnesota DOT's "Name A Snowplow" contest is officially underway, and a nationwide recall on Chips Ahoy! We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a 40 year-old cassette tape was just found in an attic and it contains never-before-heard music from Ozzy Osbourne! Cool story about a woman's long-lost pen pal who is now her OB-GYN, and did you know that specially trained otters are being used to locate missing people? Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks take on the Pacers tonight and the Badgers play Indiana tomorrow. The NFL is going to Australia next season, and the Olympics have already begun…even though the opening ceremony isn't until later today. The US Women's hockey team got a big win yesterday, they've renamed the US hospitality house after some protests, and how much are the medals actually worth? Doc joined me just after 8am to talk NASCAR thanks to County Materials in Holmen. And in today's edition of "Bad New with Happy Music", we had stories about A.I. renting humans, people in #Florida are taking the frozen iguanas and making tacos & pizzas with them, a serial "defecator" in Wisconsin is finally caught, a woman suspected of DUI gets into a chase with the police and then dances after finally pulling over, and a fight about sticky buns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here it comes…the weekend. We've got some warmer temps ahead, the Super Bowl on Sunday, and I've got some fresh seafood getting delivered from Maine tomorrow! Obviously, I had a lot of Super Bowl stuff this morning…including some of the more interesting prop bets that are available, and a chat with Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show who is in California all this week for the coverage of the big game on Sunday. Also talked to Office Cora just after 8am this morning to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And even though Jean's out today, Cora & I asked each other hypothetical questions. Mine was: "Would you rather get unlimited free tickets to any shows you want to go to for an entire year, or tour the world for one year with your favorite band?" Cora's was: "What sport would you want to play in the Olympics?" In the news this morning, the latest on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, a recall on honey, Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of it's locations, and a 150 year-old bottle of booze was recently unearthed. In sports, the Bucks won their 2nd in a row last night against the Pelicans, the Badger men's basketball team plays this Saturday against Indiana, the results of yesterday's NASCAR race at Bowman-Gray stadium, and a Lions fan is suing DK Metcalf for defamation. Talked about what's on TV today/tonight and I also discussed a possible NEW documentary about Joe Exotic. Cool story about a guy who was remodeling his house & found something interesting under the floors. Plus, a couple of recent college grads have designed a special hat to protect the ears & hearing of premature babies. Elsewhere in sports, the Olympic hockey rink STILL isn't finished, and the Olympic ski-jumpers will now have microchips in their suits to help curb cheating. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", I had stories about a former Little Caesar's employee who broke into his former place of employment to make some pizzas, a woman who got trapped in a malfunctioning car wash, a mom who "needed a night out" and left her 3 year-old home alone, a horrific scene at an Olive Garden in Pennsylvania, and a condo place that's testing dog shit for DNA to try & identify who isn't picking up their dog waste.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hump day is here and we're looking at another high in the mid-20's today. Likely going to be in the upper 30's by tomorrow. Jean's final day in the studio this week as she's off on Thursday & Friday. In the news this morning, Minute Maid announced that they are discontinuing their canned & frozen juices after EIGHTY years, the latest on the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom, more legislation introduced in Wisconsin for the legalization of marijuana, and the famous bald eagles in CA unfortunately lost two eggs. In sports, the Bucks finally got a win last night over the Bulls, the Badgers play at home against Indiana on Saturday morning, no trade for Giannis just yet but James Harden is on the move, the results of last night's Pro Bowl, and Robert Kraft…much like Bill Belichick, won't be getting into the Hall of Fame this year. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed the possibility that Ozzfest returns in 2027! And if you've always wanted to own a home made famous by a TV show, you're in luck! The house from "Breaking Bad" just got a major price-slash! Also, it looks like we're getting some new episodes of MST3K thanks to a VERY successful crowd-funding campaign. Elsewhere in sports, the College Football Playoff schedule for the next two years gets released with some noticeable changes, the American flag-bearers at the Olympics get named, and Lindsey Vonn is planning on competing in Milan despite having suffered some major damage to her left knee. And speaking of the Olympics, our favorite event at the upcoming Winter games is apparently snowboarding. Cool story about a teacher in Michigan who just set a Guinness World Record for the "longest career as a language teacher". What are some etiquette tips that we should all know? We talked about the moment we realized we weren't young anymore. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new beer brewed with an extremely bizarre ingredient, a moron in Massachusetts who tried to melt ice on his roof with a blowtorch, a guy in Indy who robbed a Taco Bell with some pruning shears, a #FloridaWoman who's in trouble after her kid showed up to kindergarten with a gun in their backpack, a deer that crashed through a living-room window of a home in #Florida, and a cop that went above & beyond to catch a stolen-bike suspect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here we are, with six more weeks of winter to look forward to, according to the Groundhog. In the news this morning, Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night died, they're charging money to take selfies at the Trevi Fountain, and Wordle is now reusing words. In sports, the Bucks play tonight against the Bulls, the Badgers take on Indiana on Saturday, the NFL is going to reevaluate the "Rooney Rule" after the most recent round of coaching hires, the Saints are going to be playing in Paris next season, and a college basketball coach gets arrested on the court right after a game. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight & what's new on New Release Tuesday. Great story about a kid in Australia who saved his family from drowning, and Google Translate recently helped deliver a baby in New Jersey! Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us live from the Super Bowl. In other Super Bowl news, a look at the record amount of money people are wagering on the game, and a list of the worst halftime performances. Apparently, there's a new TikTok health "hack" involving hot water. And speaking of a trying to get healthy, check out this guy who's locking himself in his room for an entire year and streaming it. Have you seen McDonald's is releasing caviar for your nuggets on Valentine's Day? What's a luxury you could never give up once you've experienced it? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy on meth who stole a couple of airplanes, a naked man on a Universal Studios tour, another naked guy on a plane, a couple who's suing a fertility clinic, and a hospital that had to be evacuated after a guy showed up with a WWII bomb in his ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here we are…back at work. Another weekend in the books. Another few days closer to spring! It's Groundhog Day…again. And we talked about Punxsutawney Phil and what his prediction was this morning. Plus, the latest on the deaths of Catherine O'Hara & Grady Desmond Wilson. In sports, the Bucks continue to struggle without Giannis and lost to the Celtics yesterday, the Badger men's basketball team beat Ohio State this weekend, the Super Bowl is just days away but we've got the Pro Bowl coming up tomorrow night if anyone cares, a goalie fight in the NHL last night, and PG-13 gets suspended from the NBA. We recapped last night's Grammy awards and let you know what's on TV today/tonight. Cool story about a woman's porch crockpot that is extremely valuable, and a mystery record found in a music store is going viral. Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the coaching hires in the NFL, including the firing of the Vikings GM. A recap of the Royal Rumble from Saturday afternoon, the Seahawks are apparently going to be for sale after the Super Bowl, and a soccer league is looking for help in cracking down on illegal streamers! Have you heard about "Cigarette Mom Rock"??? It's apparently the alternative to "Divorced Dad Rock". And everyone was talking about the boxer who lost his toupee during a fight. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple in New Mexico that robbed a sex shop, an idiot in Indiana who tried to thaw the gas line in his home with a blowtorch, a woman in North Carolina who got popped for DUI while doing over 100mph with an unrestrained baby in the vehicle, a guy in Texas who killed another man after arguing about French fries, a flight from LA to Manila that suffered a complete bathroom failure, and a woman's car that got completely covered in ice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a week! It's finally come to an end, and looks like we might get some snow on Sunday. On the show today, Doc joined us just after 8am for his first Racing Report of the year thanks to County Materials in Holmen. And with February beginning on Sunday, we hooked you up with a list of things to look forward to in the next month. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Wizards last night, the Badgers play tomorrow against Ohio State, legendary Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz is in hospice care, Patrick Kane sets an NHL record, and Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson is arrested in Florida. We told you what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Also, check out this new dating show coming out on Netflix where people don't reveal their ages to the prospective dates. Apparently, there's a new sub-genre of Rock music that's taking the world by storm and it's a rival to "Divorced Dad Rock". They're calling it "Cigarette Mom Rock". Elsewhere in sports, a couple of the NFL Hall of Fame voters have stepped forward to reveal why they didn't vote for Bill Belichick on his first ballot, and Caitlin Clark is continuing to expand her portfolio. Another day, another rescue on the ice. This time, it's a dog that fell through the ice on a frozen lake in St. Louis that was saved by the fire department. And a high school senior from Minnesota is in the news for paying for a woman's shopping items after her card got declined at a Walmart. With the weather being so cold recently, we discussed some car hacks you might want to try. Check out this list of disgusting habits that most of us secretly think are normal. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a dude who got crushed TWICE in the back of a garbage truck but survived, a snowplow driver in Philly who's in trouble for intentionally burying people's cars with snow, a woman's cream cheese review that went viral because of her majestical hair, and a #FloridaMan who used fake movie money to buy flowers & chocolates for a stripper he was in love with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another day, another high of 14° today. It's Thursday, so that means we asked each other Hypothetical questions. Brian's question was the classic "Trolley dilemma" Jean's was: "Would you rather be completely alone all the time or have people around all the time?" Also on Thursdays, we talk to Office Cora to find out what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. Today, she also recapped her experience at last weekend's Riverfront Revolt. In the news this morning, a candidate for Governor of WI has dropped out of the race, a lawsuit involving Costco's rotisserie chicken, a recall on Gerber biscuits, and UPS is cutting a bunch of jobs nationwide. In sports, the Badgers overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Gophers last night, the Bucks are in Washington tonight, Giannis trade rumors are starting to really heat up with the NBA trade deadline looming, the Browns have hired a new head coach, and another golfer is leaving LIV and heading back to the PGA tour. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed Neilsen's 2025 year-end streaming numbers. A guy in Wisconsin was rescued by some strangers after he fell through the ice on a lake while trying to ice fish, and a snowplow driver cleared the way for a woman to get her baby to the hospital in Cincinnati during a snow storm. Elsewhere in sports, the Duke QB officially transfers to Miami, the giant amount of money expected to be wagered on the Super Bowl, and a "cursed" NBA game!!! Google recently released some stats on what kind of winter-related searches were popular during the last few weeks, and a viral jingle for Dr. Pepper has inspired many other people to try and create jingles for their favorite sodas. And in today's episode of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who cut off his own foot to get into medical school, a substitute teacher in Las Vegas who got fired after using the N-word during a class, a bunch of sewage is flowing into the Potomac River and creating a "geyser of poop", a #FloridaMan who was trying to toughen up his kid, and another #FloridaMan who was banging his vacuum in the middle of the street in broad daylight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting over the hump & heading towards the weekend! Weather slightly improving…might see temps in the mid-20's by Sunday. In the news this morning, the Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight, a recall on K-Cups, a man is arrested after spraying a substance on Ilhan Omar, the guy from "The Blind Side" is on life support, and the Doomsday mom who allegedly abducted her kids has been arrested and the kids were found in a Croatian orphanage. In sports, Bill Belichick does NOT get the call to the Hall of Fame, the Bucks lost to the 76ers last night, the Badgers play tonight against Minnesota, Matthew Stafford talks about his possible retirement, Mac McClung won't participate in this year's NBA All-Star dunk competition, and the big bets are already rolling in on the Super Bowl. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also found out when the final episode of the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is going to happen. Plus, a new "Faces of Death" movie is coming to theaters later this year. Elsewhere in sports, the Bills hire a new head coach, the vest that Mike Ditka wore in Super Bowl XX against the Patriots is up for auction, and speaking of the Pats…neither they nor the Seahawks will be practicing near that power substation before the upcoming Super Bowl. Have you heard of "Friction-Maxxing"?? It's a term for life becoming too easy because of A.I. and technology. Heart-warming story about a GoFundMe that was set up to help a 92 year-old woman who was still working to pay her bills. Did you see the KegChup dispenser that Heinz is unleashing? You can't buy it yet, but you could try to win one. A guy recently lost a bet and his punishment is eating nothing buy Wendy's chili for breakfast, lunch, & dinner for an entire month! No crackers, no cheese…just chili. With the Super Bowl just a week & a half away, there's plenty of stuff to talk about…including the interesting connection between the Seattle Seahawks and the Pope. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a toddler who flew out of a moving vehicle and almost got run over, a wild video of a ceiling collapse at a hotel in Oklahoma, a Japanese bar that's for people who are thinking about quitting their jobs & apparently the drinks are free, a local wrestler who's in some hot water for a recent gimmick, and a #FloridaMan who got popped for DUI after he was driving his car around while it was on fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another cold one in the dairy state. In the news this morning, an update on former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase, the latest on the deadly plane crash in Maine, recently arrested Ryan Wedding appears in court, and Yuengling Beer is back in WI! In sports, the Bucks take on the 76ers tonight, an update on Giannis' injury, the Badger men's basketball team faces Minnesota tomorrow night, Shedeur Sanders is going to the Pro Bowl, and Philip Rivers withdraws from the Bills' head coaching search. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also looked at the new Netflix documentary on the 1980 US Olympic hockey team. Great story about a group of high school kids who fix old cars and donate them to single moms. And check out this cat that walked 155 miles to get back home after going missing. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show joined us to talk about his reaction to the AFC & NFC Championship games, and his thoughts on the Freddy Peralta trade. Have you seen this museum of personal failures? All sorts of interesting stuff on display. An online debate is raging right now about a couple that hid a bunch of rubber ducks around their house to test a cleaning service. Elsewhere in sports, is there a new conspiracy in the NFL? And a family is suing Aramark & the Houston Texans. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new law going into effect in South Carolina that could fine you for having too much trash in your vehicle, a #FloridaWoman who poured bleach in her roommate's pasta dish, a guy who shot at a snowplow driver, a dude who stole $400,000 worth of smart toilets, and another dude who farted on some cops while getting arrested.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An end to this brutal winter weather is coming. But not until this weekend. It's going to stay really cold for most of the week, but by Saturday, we should see temps creep back into the 20's. As we get back to reality today, we recapped this past weekend's Riverfront Revolt at the La Crosse Center, including Brian taking his clothes off. In the news this morning, the UW-Madison Chancellor is leaving for Columbia University, a deadly plane crash in Maine, a recall on Toyota trucks, and a Dodge County man is arrested on charges of incest & child sexual assault. In sports, the Pats & Seahawks won yesterday to advance to the Super Bowl, Giannis gets injured and will miss several weeks, the Bucks game got postponed due to the weather, the Badgers lost to USC yesterday to end their five-game winning streak, and a recap of UFC 324. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we also reacted to Alex Honnold's climb to the top of that skyscraper in Taipei. Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the NFL coaching moves, a Packer player gets arrested at the airport, and Fernando Mendoza officially declares for the NFL draft. A crossing guard in Chicago is going viral after he helped some kids cross a flooded street, and a teacher who saved one of her students who was choking on a burger. The winter weather is the big story recently, so we played a winter storm-edition of "Did You Know?" And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who stole a harp & jumped in a river, some people are upset about allegedly "see-through" Lululemons, an assault with a pork chop, a new study that confirms "size matters", and a really drunk bus driver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schools & businesses are closing due to the record cold temps, so make sure you check before you head out today! It's show day, so we mixed in some extra 311, Lit, & Sick Puppies before tonight's show at the La Crosse Center. In the news this morning, the WI DNR responds to the viral "exploding trees" posts on social media, a nationwide recall on treadmills, and several people who interrupted a church service in Minneapolis have been arrested. In sports, the Badgers won their 5th in a row last night by beating Penn State, the Bucks look to get back on track tonight against Denver, a look at this weekend's AFC & NFC Championship games, the Baltimore Ravens have hired a new head coach, and the NFL award nominations are out! We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. And speaking of movies, a list of "scientifically accurate" movies according to NASA. Today happens to be "National Pie Day". And it's also "National Handwriting Day" and "Measure Your Feet Day" Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the NBA betting scandal, and a soccer team is refunding a bunch of it's fans after a sub-par performance recently. Cool story about a class ring that was found by a guy with a metal detector & returned to it's original owner. A dramatic video of firefighters in Michigan who rescued several people and a pet from an apartment fire. And another great story about a woman who donated a kidney to her best friend. A study took a look at how much various mascots earn…and it's got us thinking we chose the wrong career path. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a unique way of dealing with bear attacks in Japan, a guy who was selling cars on Facebook Marketplace…then stealing the cars from the people he sold them to…and then trying to sell them again, three soccer fans got arrested for wearing the Borat man-kini to a match featuring Kazakhstan, a woman who neglected her elderly father for so long that his bones were exposed, and a drag queen is getting sued by Patagonia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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More snow. More cold. Repeat. After shoveling a bit yesterday when I got home from work, it decided to snow some more in the afternoon and now I've got to shovel again today when I get out of here. In the news this morning, a Delta flight had to return to the gate after de-icing fluid leaked into the plane and soaked a passenger, a man is accused of posing as an ICE agent & breaking into someone's home, WinterFest in Green Bay is canceled because of winter, and a list of things Goodwill won't take. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Thunder last night, the Badger men's basketball team plays tonight against Penn State, the Brewers traded Freddy Peralta to the Mets, a look at this weekend's AFC & NFC Conference Championship games, and the 49ers are putting on their tinfoil hats! It's "National Hot Sauce Day", and it's also Hypothetical Thursday. Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you rather freeze to death or burn to death?" And Brian's question for Jean was: "Do you believe in heaven & hell and what do you think they look like?" Elsewhere in sports, a rundown of this Saturday's UFC 324 card, former sideline reporter Michele Tafoya is running for Senate in Minnesota, and a 4 year-old girl is getting death threats because of her NFL picks on social media. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we also discussed Bret Michaels' response to the claim that he wanted 600% more money than the rest of Poison for a possible 40th Anniversary tour. Plus, the Super Bowl is only a few weeks away and they are already filming & leaking some of the ads you're going to see during the game. A couple of things are trending right now, including "house burping"…which is just opening the doors & windows throughout the year & getting some fresh air inside…and "Whimsy"…which is people trying to be more carefree in 2026. Great story about a cook at Texas Roadhouse who helped save a couple from a car wreck and just received an incredible reward for his heroics! Plus, another story about a dog that was missing who's now been reunited with his original owner. Office Cora also joined us this morning to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a man in NH who's accused of breaking into people's residences and pouring queso on their furniture, a #FloridaMan who tried stealing a bunch of wine & steaks by shoving them down his pants, a female prison guard who was banging an inmate and attempting to sneak drugs into the lock-up, and a dude who shut off his heat in his apartment to save money & ended up with an ice castle instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More snow. More cold. More misery. But, at least it's Hump Day & we've got two nights of live music at the La Crosse Center this weekend! Don't forget that the Riverfront Revolt is coming up on Friday & Saturday night and you can buy tickets in person at the Center Box Office or grab them online by clicking here. It is "Workforce Wednesday" today, so we helped you over the hump with some freebies thanks to GameDay Men's Health on Highway 16 in La Crosse. It's also "International Sweatpants Day", and with the weather the way it's been lately, sweatpants at work are totally acceptable! In the news this morning, an update on Timothy Busfield, Air Force One had to turn around shortly after taking off yesterday, Vice President JD Vance is coming to Minneapolis tomorrow, a bunch of recalled tuna accidentally got shipped to stores throughout the Midwest, and a missing Iowa boy is found safe in Wisconsin. In sports, the Bucks play tonight against the Thunder, the Badger men's basketball team looks to win their 5th straight tomorrow night against Penn State, Jimmy Butler is done for the season after tearing his ACL, a look at the latest NFL coaching hires, the betting favorite to win next year's College Football Playoffs National Championship, Jordan Addison has his charges dropped in Florida, and the Baseball HOF announces it's newest members. Let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and offered some ways to stay relevant at your job with A.I. taking over. A woman who likes to play contests and sweepstakes recently won a mansion, and a Navy rescue swimmer saved a woman's life after her car ended up in the ocean. Elsewhere in sports, Micah Parsons is looking for help while playing video games, and a bench-clearing brawl erupted during a traveling baseball tournament. There's a lot of possible side effects with the recent weight-loss drugs, but here's an interesting side effect you may not have thought of yet. Almost everyone swears. Including kids! We talked about some recent surveys & polls regarding kids & cursing. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who used a frying pan to fight off a home intruder, a dude in Virginia who threatened to blow up a Bojangles after they allegedly got his order wrong, a woman in Texas who got arrested after smoking meth during a video call with an inmate at a prison, and apparently…Porn isn't so bad for you after all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another very cold one today with even chillier temps later this week. Looking at a high of -10 on Friday. Because of that, we talked about some cold weather hacks. Including putting cayenne pepper in your socks! In the news this morning, the Department of Defense has active-duty military on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota, President Trump continues to want to take control of Greenland, people in Denmark are petitioning to buy California, and a new sphere is coming to Maryland! In sports, the Indiana Hoosiers are your college football national champs, the Bucks almost blew it against the Hawks yesterday, the AFC & NFC Conference Championship games are this weekend, the Dolphins have hired a new head coach, and the NBA All-Star game rosters have been released. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Today is not only "National DJ Day", it's also "National Cheese Lover's Day"!!!!! Had a story about a guy who got a life-saving pig kidney transplant last year and now has a human kidney a year later! And a dude is going viral for his song about his wife's resume. Elsewhere in sports, Green Day are playing before the Super Bowl, and a high school basketball ref is stepping away from officiating after an extremely ridiculous flop while working a game. If you struggle with energy loss in the afternoon…you aren't alone. According to a new study, the average American hits their daily energy "low" at 2:06pm. The one & only Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who tried to assault a "romantic rival" by throwing a 25lb weight at her while at the gym, a shoplifter who put a shotgun shell in his mouth & tried to set it off by heating it up with a lighter, and a woman in Tennessee who's in trouble for allowing her 5 year-old daughter to wax the pubic area of two dozen women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a weekend!!! Had a very successful 9-Pin Tap Tourney on Saturday to raise money for the Rock Foundation, and then I sat around and did absolutely nothing yesterday, with the exception of watching football. In the news this morning, the latest on what's happening in Minneapolis/St. Paul, a deadly train derailment in Spain, an update on Kiefer Sutherland's arrest from last week, the Poison 40th Anniversary tour gets nixed, and a recall on chocolate gets expanded. Speaking of football, we recapped all this weekend's NFL Divisional round games and looked ahead to next Sunday's AFC & NFC Championship games. The Bucks play at noon today as part of the NBA's MLK Day schedule, the Badgers got a nice win against Rutgers over the weekend, and the college football National Championship is tonight. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the unusual injury Emilia Clarke suffered while filming her new show. Great story about a kid in the UK who helped save his mother's life after she passed out while driving. A man is going viral for listing all the chores he had to do when he was a kid, so we tried to think back to our childhoods and remember all the stuff we were responsible for. Elsewhere in sports, John Harbaugh officially gets hired by the NY Giants, Matt LaFleur & the Packers have reached an agreement to extend his contract, Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitski on the NBA's all-time scoring list, and Air Force suspended their basketball coach. Did you know………the zoo animal responsible for the most injuries to zookeepers? Did you know……..how many jobs were created by a specific taco? Did you know……….how many Americans are using A.I.? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a car thief who found something criminal in a vehicle he stole, a #FloridaMan who got busted for repeatedly throwing roofing nails on the road, a company is in hot water for basically selling cake batter disguised as protein powder, a delivery robot that got destroyed when it got stuck on some train tracks, a kid who got arrested for trying to stay in a Walmart for 24 hours, and a dude who got busted for doing donuts in a church parking lot on a first date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And just like that, it's Friday! We've got snow in the forecast today and then brutally cold temps this weekend. In the news this morning, the Milwaukee father accused of locking six kids in a storage locker has been found guilty, President Trump is threatening to use the Insurrection Act to help handle the situation in Minneapolis, a recall on bottled water that was distributed to several states in the Midwest including Wisconsin, and Matthew McConaughey has trademarked the phrase "alright, alright, alright" to keep it from falling into the evil hands of A.I. Speaking of artificial intelligence, we had a couple of additional stories about the technology this morning. Including a professor from Canada who got all his news from A.I. bots for a full month. And his data says that the news it fed him was fully accurate just 47% of the time…partially accurate 45% of the time…and the other 8% was bullshit. Plus, 41% of travelers claim they'll trust A.I. recommendations over their friends and social media. Which feels sad. In sports, the Bucks lost again last night to the Spurs, the Badger men's basketball team takes on Rutgers tomorrow, the NFL divisional round kicks off tomorrow afternoon & concludes on Sunday, and another betting scandal in the world of college basketball. Today is "National Boston Day". It's also "Appreciate a Dragon Day", and "International Fetish Day". So celebrate accordingly! We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Additionally, the new "Baywatch" show is holding an open casting call if you think you've got what it takes! Cool story about a retiring news anchor from Philly who is now a Guinness World Record holder, and a Canadian lottery winner decided to help others during the holidays after collecting a massive jackpot! Elsewhere in sports, Clayton Kershaw is going to pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, and the latest on that Olympic hockey rink. The astronauts successfully returned to Earth from the space station after one of them had a medical emergency. And a start-up company is trying to rent hotel rooms on the moon. Good luck with that. Doc recorded a Racing Report extra for us thanks to County Materials in Holmen. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who was trying to take a nap when a car crashed into his home & landed on top of him, a bunch of driverless delivery trucks in China are basically ramming into everything like a scene from "Grand Theft Auto", a dude who impersonated a cop so he could get free donuts, & a guy in Canada who assaulted another dude because he was ice fishing too close to his spot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Busy Thursday as we get ready for the colder temps to move in along with the snow! Should start sometime this afternoon & continue through tomorrow. In the news this morning, actor Timothy Busfield recently turned himself in to authorities after allegations of child sexual abuse and now he's facing new charges involving a 16 year-old girl, an ICE agent was attacked in Minneapolis yesterday & shot a man in the leg, Verizon has resolved it's outage from yesterday and has promised to provide account credits to it's customers, a man who heckled President Trump at a Ford factory has been suspended from his job…but a GoFundMe for him has already raised almost a million dollars, and a recall on Super Greens dietary supplements. In sports, the Bucks take on the Spurs tonight, the Badger men's basketball team face Rutgers on Saturday, a look at the NFL Divisional Round schedule, the College Football National Championship game is on Monday night between Miami & Indiana, Adam Theilen officially announced his retirement yesterday, and it looks like John Harbaugh is going to be the next head coach for the Giants. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also discussed a list of "nearly perfect" comedy films and added a few more of our own. Cool story about an influencer who goes to farmer's markets to highlight local vendors and completely changed the life of a mom-&-pop beef jerky brand from Texas! And speaking of snacks, we looked at Instacart's list of the Top 10 Super Bowl snacks. If you're looking for something Super Bowl-esque, Cup Noodles is releasing three chicken wing-inspired flavors just in time for the big game. It's Hypothetical Thursday and Brian went first with his question, "Would you rather have constant diarrhea or constant constipation?" Jean asked, "Which Boston sports team would you pick to win a championship?" Elsewhere in sports, the UFC Bantamweight Championship fight between Kayla Harrison & Amanda Nunes at next weekend's UFC 324 has been postponed, a bunch of money & guns were stolen from Greg Biffle's home just weeks after his tragic death in a plane crash, and a high school football team is cancelling it's next season after it went winless….and scoreless for an entire season this year! Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who found an interesting charge on her Chick-Fil-A receipt, a stranger who knocked on someone's door at midnight and asked them to make a pizza, a mom in the UK who made her kids pay for their own McDonald's, and a #FloridaWoman who tried to avoid being arrested by shitting on the cops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Wednesday! Drastic change in temperature, and snow on the way tomorrow & into Friday. Yippee! In the news this morning, actor Timothy Busfield turned himself in to the authorities and denies the claims that he sexually assaulted twin boys, Kiefer Sutherland got arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver, the creator of Dilbert passed away after battling prostate cancer, and a Wisconsin man got arrested for driving WELL OVER the legal limit. In sports, the Bucks got beat by the Timberwolves last night, while the Badgers men's basketball team beat Minnesota on a buzzer-beating three pointer! We looked at this weekend's NFL Divisional Round schedule. Plus, the latest on the NFL coaching hires & fires! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and Brian actually did his fifty jumps this morning before the show…and now he's looking to add something else to his "routine" Elsewhere in sports, Jordan Addison of the Vikings got arrested recently, the new head coach at Notre Dame is already in the news for the wrong reason, and NASCAR revealed it's new "playoff" changes. Check out the size of this dog!! It's now a world record holder! And a #FloridaMan is being called a hero after he saved two toddlers that had wandered away from their home and ended up on a busy highway. We talked about a list of the best jobs in America in 2026, and we got to the latest on that "mite fight" at the Hershey Bears game over the weekend. Apparently, there's now MULTIPLE investigations going on. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of idiots in California who were using fake $100 bills to buy cheap fast food meals, a bear in Tennessee that's broken into the same candy store FOUR times, three female tourists from Taiwan who made the news in Europe after they followed their GPS and ended up stuck on a ski slope, and a teacher who got arrested for throwing a shoe at a student.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One more really nice day to get all that outdoor shit taken care of before the colder temps return…along with some snow! In the news this mornings, Minnesota & Illinois are suing the feds, Barbie launches an autistic version, US Marshals are now trying to locate Timothy Busfield, there's some monkeys on the loose in St. Louis, and the FDA has upgraded a recall on cheese products. In sports, the Steelers got waxed by the Texans last night to wrap up Wild Card weekend, a look at this coming weekend's Divisional round, the Bucks take on the T-Wolves tonight, and the Badgers are playing Minnesota tonight. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. And Brian recapped the movie "Together". Elsewhere in sports, Brooks Koepka is officially back in the PGA, a wild video of a US Bobsled driver who escaped serious injury recently, and a young Eagles fan goes off after their loss to the 49ers this weekend. Great story about a man in Baltimore who helped save some kids from a fire, and check out this former inmate who's helping other ex-criminals rehab after getting out of prison. We were once again joined by Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports show just after 8am. Brian's going to try a TikTok "health hack" that's basically just jumping a bunch of times first thing in the morning. And what's something you wish your phone could do? In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who got arrested for stealing her coworker's Stanley cup, a Waymo driverless car that stopped on some train tracks, a very popular app that checks up on people who live alone, and a guy who got a massive potato stuck up his ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back to work! In the news this morning, the new Wisconsin license plates are now available, RIP to Bob Weir, Daniel Stern got busted for soliciting a prostitute, and Timothy Busfield is facing child sex-abuse charges. In sports, a recap of the NFL Wild Card games, the College Football National Championship match-up is set, a look at the Bucks weekend, and the Badgers shocked #2 Michigan this past Saturday. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also discussed last night's Golden Globes award ceremony. Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the NFL coaching vacancies, Books Koepka is trying to rejoin the PGA, and Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA's all-time scoring leaderboard. Cool story about a guy in Indiana who got a free truck after his community pitched in to help purchase it for him, and a woman battling cancer got a free wedding while in the hospital thanks to the staff at the facility. We talked to Elias from the might Nonpoint about the upcoming Riverfront Revolt. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who allegedly fired a gun inside of a middle school and then had a very interesting interaction with the judge assigned to his case, a dude in China who stuck a leech up his pee hole & into his bladder, a drug dealer who had a bunch of his drugs stuffed into his underwear, and a guy in Nevada who tried to run over the cops with his bulldozer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weekend is here and the temps are going to drop as this rain shifts to snow sometime tomorrow. But I don't mind…I'll be inside watching football all weekend!!!! Today is "Quitter's Day", the day you're most likely to drop your New Year's resolution. Already?? We talked about what some people are doing to help battle against that, and also discussed a woman's viral video of her cat deleting all her resolutions. In sports, Miami beat Ole Miss last night to advance to the College Football National Championship game, a look at this weekend's Wild Card schedule, the latest on Jordan Love's status for the Packers/Bears game along with some all-time stats from the rivalry. Plus, the Bucks play tonight in LA and the Badgers are in Michigan tomorrow. We let you know what's on the boob-tube this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a Fortnite/South Park collab is dropping today. Elsewhere in sports, the Dolphins have fired their head coach, Giannis talks about asking for a trade, and the NHL announces next season's Winter Classic game. Cool story about some missing letters that are finally getting delivered after disappearing for 70+ years, and for the first time ever…the Puppy Bowl is going to feature senior dogs looking to get adopted! A grocery receipt from 1997 is going viral, and Brian talked about his "poverty meal" from earlier this week. Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen. And more & more people are trying to put their phone down and switch to something analog to keep them entertained & occupied. Here's a list of some of the top analog activities people are pursuing instead of doom-scrolling. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who supposedly snorts all her food, a horse that shit all over a Target store, a woman who woke up inside a body bag at a funeral home, a couple that have a very unique OnlyFans account, and apparently ski jumpers are injecting their junk with all sorts of stuff to help them gain an advantage on the competition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A high of 40° today with some rain possible tonight. Gotta get my truck in the car wash today, even if it's just a basic rinse. Lots of stuff in the news this morning with the latest on yesterday's deadly ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis, the new dietary guidelines from the Trump administration, a ding-dong-ditch gone horribly wrong, a Waukesha teen is expected to plead guilty in the murders of his mother & stepfather, and the now infamous "Quality Learing Center" has closed. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Warriors last night, the College Football Playoff semifinals begin tonight on ESPN, a look at this weekend's Wild Card schedule, and NFL viewership was higher than ever this year. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today and a possible explanation for the disappearance of Max's mom in "Stranger Things" during the final season. Not only is it "National Bubble Bath Day", but it's also "World Typing Day", so we looked at some interesting facts about typewriters. It's also Hypothetical Thursday, and Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather have a personal maid or a personal chef?", while Jean's question for Brian was: "What three words would describe your 2025?" Elsewhere in sports, the PGA of America CEO is resigning, some disturbing allegations made by the ex-girlfriend of Rashee Rice, the Oakland A's are having some more difficulty in their move to Las Vegas, and the Anaheim Ducks are getting sued by a former employee. If you're like Brian & Jean, you cannot carry a tune, but there's something out there for people who weren't blessed with a beautiful singing voice. It's called "Tuneless Choirs" and we might just need one around here. Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about her holiday vacation and to let us know what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a fortune teller who stole a client's phone, a teenager who fell out of the back of a moving ambulance, a missing walrus penis, a woman who thinks she's a mermaid, and some #FloridaWomen who were hanging out of a moving vehicle during a funeral procession found out the hard way why that's a bad idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hump Day is here and Workforce Wednesday is back! So head to the website or the app to tell us where you're working for a chance to win freebies from GameDay Men's Health. Today is "National Bobblehead Day" and it's also "National Pass Gas Day"…which seems fitting since yesterday was "National Bean Day". In the news this morning, the Hilton hotel brand is removing a location in Minneapolis that refused to accept bookings from ICE agents, some chilling news regarding the MIT & Brown University shooter, and it's officially Girl Scout Cookie season! In sports, the Badgers got a nice win over UCLA last night, the Bucks take on the Golden State Warriors tonight, a look at the Wild Card round schedule, and the latest on the NFL coaches who've gotten fired over the last several days. Elsewhere in sports, the schedule for the College Football Playoffs & National Championship game, the NASCAR commissioner resigns, and Matt Kalil is suing his ex-wife for revealing the size of his manhood. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. And we also talked about the worst pain we've ever felt. A deer that was trapped in a basement in Wisconsin was rescued by some wildlife officials, a lost engagement ring gets found, and a boy finally gets adopted after over 900 days in the foster care system. We took a look at some of the weirdest & most interesting gadgets that debuted at this year's CES in Vegas, and also talked about some hilariously incorrect predictions from the 1950's. Speaking of tech stuff…someone recently asked ChatGPT what it would do if it were human for a day. Kudos to these Pittsburgh fans who are turning a negative into a positive by donating to a charity affiliated with the Ravens kicker who missed the potential game-winning field goal on Sunday night. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who stole his ex-girlfriend's car WHILE she was in labor delivering his baby, a guy in China who survived after falling from the 15th floor of a building, a woman in Hong Kong who attacked a bunch of people & cops with a meat cleaver, a #FloridaMan who got arrested for trespassing while wearing some rather interesting things, and a guy in Italy who is suing a restaurant after one of their promotional videos on TikTok exposed him cheating on his wife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look at that! It's January 6th! Today also happens to be "National Take Down Your Xmas Tree Day", and we discussed why it always falls on 1/6. In the news this morning, the latest on the US taking control of Greenland, the Wegovy pill is now available, a Wisconsin supper club closes after a fire, and Charlie Hunnam's wife wasn't too happy with his Ed Gein voice at home. In sports, a bunch of coaches got fired on Black Monday, the Badger men's basketball plays tonight, the Bucks play tomorrow night, the NBA is going to play more preseason games in China next year, and the Brewers made some coaching moves recently. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Also, a list of TV shows that are turning 50 in 2026. Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the upcoming NFL playoffs and his visit with Brian on Sunday. Some inspirational stories this morning about a woman who crashed into a bayou in Houston but got saved by a guy in a boat, an animal rescuer who donated thousands of boxes of pet supplies, and another successful year for the Hershey Bears teddy-bear toss. As the final week of the NFL regular season wrapped up on Sunday, it was time to check in on our Week 18 Pigskin Picks and sort out when Jean will be making that seafood paella for Brian. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who ran over her boyfriend in a Taco Bell parking lot, a #FloridaMan who tried to run over a kid on a scooter because he thought the kid was a porch pirate, a #FloridaTeen who got popped for doing 154mph, and a dude in Scotland who took a full-on kick to the balls!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to 2026! We are officially done with our holiday breaks and back in the Rock studio for a full five days of work after a couple of short weeks. We announced the upcoming 80's Fest line-up at Maple Grove Venues this summer, and we also recapped our Christmas & New Year's activities. In the news this morning, Hannah Dugan is resigning, the latest on the Maduro situation, an update on the daycares in Minnesota, and a class-action lawsuit involving the McRib. In sports, a recap of the Week 18 NFL schedule as well as a look at the upcoming Wild Card round. Myles Garrett gets the single-season sack record and Black Monday in the NFL began yesterday. We talked about the Bucks recent success, the remaining College Football bowl schedule, the Badgers loss to Purdue over the weekend, and a stat that only the Jets could accomplish. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also discussed some of the highly-anticipated movies that are coming out in 2026. Plus, a look at a list of films that will be turning 50 this year! Had a cool story about a former teacher in Tennessee who's now a world record holder. And a woman in Iowa is very thankful for the staff at a hospital who went above & beyond to find her missing rings. If you're looking for a new job in 2026, here's a list of gigs that pay rather well that some people were unaware of. And if you've made some other resolutions for the new year, we hooked you up with some hints on how to make them last longer. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who set a Walmart on fire, a Disney cast member who's recovering after getting hit by a rather large prop, a #FloridaMan who fired a bunch of shots into the air on NYE, and a list of the things people got stuck in their ass in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the final work day of 2025! Jean and I are off the rest of this week, but you can still tune in from 6am until 10am for a "Best Of" the show! Kicked things off with the Wednesday song and talked about some of the New Year's Eve TV specials that are on the boob-tube tonight. Also had a list of things to look forward to in the month of January. In the news this morning, the Trump administration is freezing child-care funds for the state of Minnesota, more than thirty bodies have been recovered from the bayous in the Houston area this year, the FBI released pictures of a motorcycle collection they seized that belonged to former Olympian Ryan Wedding, and actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has passed away. In sports, the Badger men's basketball team got a nice win last night, the Bucks play tonight and look to win a third straight, a look at the NFL's Week 18 schedule along with the College Football bowl game schedule. Cool story about a toy store in Arizona that donated a bunch of toys to the local Salvation Army right before Christmas…and another incredible story of a group of middle schoolers who helped save a bus driver who was experiencing a medical emergency. Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the Stefon Diggs situation, his brother Trevon Diggs gets released by the Cowboys, and Nikola Jokic is going to be out for a month after injuring his knee the other day. As we say goodbye to 2025, we listed some of the rockers & celebrities who died in the past year. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the world's first oral care robot that brushes your teeth automatically, a guy who tried to steal a utility truck with a man still in the bucket, a naked #FloridaMan who robbed a meat market while wearing nothing but a mask, and a woman that was "wrongfully inseminated" at a hospital in Oregon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue to get closer to 2026, we had more year-end lists this morning, including Apple Music's top artists & songs of the last year, Rolling Stone's top albums & songs of 2025, and Loudwire's top songs & albums from the past twelve months. Plus, a look at some of the top resolutions people are making for 2026. We also let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. In the news this morning, a massive investigation is underway in Minnesota for daycare fraud, the Bondi Beach hero just gave his first interview after getting out of the hospital, a hospital security guard was killed on Christmas day, and Wendy's is offering Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers for a penny today for National Bacon Day. Great story about a restaurant that cancelled it's holiday party and donated all the money they would have spent to one of their employees who was adopting a child. In sports, the Falcons beat the Rams on MNF to wrap up week 17, a look at the schedule for the final week of the regular season, a look at the upcoming Bowl game schedule, the Bucks got another win last night, the Badger men's basketball team plays tonight after a lengthy holiday break, UFC fighter Tom Aspinall needs multiple eye surgeries, Ryan Lochte is selling some of his Olympic medals, and tragedy strikes the world of NASCAR yet again with the deadly fire at Denny Hamlin's parents' home. And speaking of the last couple of weeks of regular season NFL action, we checked in on our Pigskin Picks for week 17 and made our picks for the final week.(Brian won the contest!) Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am to talk about his Christmas break, his plans for New Year's Eve, and we also talked a bit about the Packers. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a former substitute teacher from Texas who's been charged with child sexual assault, a sad update on former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase, a #FloridaMan who was ringing the bell for the Salvation Army and decided to get violent, and a #FloridaWoman who shot her own son after a Christmas brunch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christmas break is over and we got a bunch of rain & precipitation the last few days before getting snow dumped on top of that. Driving this morning was atrocious! Back to the grind for a few days this week before we'll once again be off for the New Year's holiday on Thursday & Friday. Speaking of New Year's, a new poll revealed what Americans really want to do on NYE. And since it is the end of 2025 this week, we looked at some end-of-the-year data from YouTube and Google. In the news, the Powerball was won on Christmas Eve by someone in Arkansas, the body of a missing swimmer is recovered, a #FloridaMan killed his wife & shot his stepdaughter over an argument about an NFL game, and the government is investigating a deadly crash involving two helicopters in New Jersey. In sports, a recap of this weekend's NFL action and a look at some of the important matchups in Week 18 with serious playoff implications! Myles Garrett is still looking for one sack to set the NFL record for sacks in a season. Plus, several other NFL records that could be set during the final week of play. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the things we were watching over the holiday break. Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks got Giannis back and saw immediate returns on that, the Badger men's basketball team gets back on the court tomorrow night, and a look at the Bowl game schedule. Great story about the power of positivity in Wisconsin as a small community comes together to find a missing dog. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a math teacher who sent sexually explicit texts to her fifth grade student, a man who is suing Outback Steakhouse after he claims a toilet injured him, a doomsday mom who allegedly abducted her four children and fled the country, and a video game addict who left a huge mess in a hotel room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last day of work this week as we'll be off on Thursday & Friday for Christmas. Doc joined me in the studio this morning which means we got a racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen! Also let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on the big screen tomorrow! In the news this morning, the latest on tonight's $1.7 billion Powerball drawing, Morgan Geyser is going back to a mental institution, an update on the Brown University shooting, and a judge dismisses the charges against Matthew Sierra. In sports, the Bucks got a much-needed win over the Pacers last night, a look at the Week 17 NFL schedule, tomorrow's NBA Christmas day action, a rundown of yesterday's Bowl games, and an update on Jordan Love's condition! Another day, another dog trapped in frozen waters getting rescued by emergency responders! Elsewhere in sports, DK Metcalf's suspension is upheld, the Chiefs are getting a new stadium, and Lindsey Vonn qualifies for the Winter Olympics! Talked about a couple of holiday-themed surveys this morning: Do you save wrapping paper? Nearly 1/3rd of Americans do save it & reuse it. Is a "donation in your name" a good or bad gift? Apparently, most people think it's a good gift. Not me! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got busted for performing surgery while intoxicated, a #FloridaMan who exposed himself in a Hobby Lobby, a kid in Russia who got really sick by drinking his own blood, and a woman in Ohio who sexually assaulted a six year-old.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Christmas Eve Eve…aka FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US! Bust out your metal pole & air some grievances with all the people who have disappointed you this year. Started the morning with the Tuesday song and some grievances of our own. In the news, there was no Powerball winner again last night, a recall on a pain-relieving ointment sold nationwide at both Walmart & Target, and the Wisconsin teacher who sexually assaulted an 11 year-old student gets sentenced. In sports, we recapped last night's MNF matchup between the 49ers & Colts, took a look at this week's schedule, and also talked about the upcoming College Football Bowl games. Plus, the Badgers men's basketball team got back on track with a win over Central Michigan last night, while the Bucks try to get a win tonight. Speaking of the NFL schedule, we took a look at how we did with our Pigskin Picks for Week 16, and since Jean won't be here tomorrow, we made our Week 17 picks today. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am to discuss his holiday plans and also talk a bit about the Packers devastating few weeks. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we also let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Cool story about a chef at a seafood restaurant in Florida that saved a regular customer's life after he stopped showing up. A recent study revealed that 90% of people experience "work meeting hangovers". What's a sound that angers you the instant you hear it? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who was allegedly eaten by a shark, a really bad date, a #FloridaWoman who exposed herself to several children, and a school in NY that installed a "time-out" box.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy crap, it's Christmas week! We've got lots of holiday stuff to get to over the next three days. Today we discussed a Christmas tradition in Spain that you may want to add to your family's. And which Christmas song "sings to the spirit" of your Zodiac sign? In the news this morning, an update on the deadly shooting on Bondi Beach, more info about the Brown University shooter, actor James Ransone died over the weekend, and nobody won the Powerball jackpot on Saturday…so tonight's jackpot is worth $1.6 billion! In sports, the Packers lost to the Bears on Saturday, a look at the scores from the rest of Week 16 in the NFL…and a look at who's in the playoffs as of today. The Bucks slide continued last night with a loss to the T-Wolves, the Badger men's basketball team lost on Friday night to Villanova, and a check on today's Bowl Games. Elsewhere in sports, Jake Paul got his ass beat over the weekend, Sidney Crosby keeps moving up the all-time list of NHL scorers, and a new billboard in Cincy wants to fire EVERYONE! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also had a great story about a lost dog that was reunited with his loving family just in time for Christmas! What's something you tried once and immediately knew it wasn't for you? Hilarious "hot-mic" moment for the Philadelphia Flyers radio broadcast team that resulted in a suspension. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who is accused of killing not one…but TWO of her ex-husbands, an engineer who is suing his former employer after being fired for taking really long bathroom breaks, a wild video of a shoplifter at a Walmart who pulled a gun and attempted to shoot a police officer, and two teens are indicted on the murder of a 14 year-old girl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last full week of work in 2025 comes to an end today! We'll be around next Monday through Wednesday, but we'll both be off on Christmas & the day after. Same thing the following week for New Year's. In the news this morning, an absolute tragedy involving NASCAR Champion Greg Biffle & his family as they all died in a plane crash yesterday along with three others. Also in the news, the Brown University shooter has been found dead in NH, Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty of obstruction. And in more positive news…the $1.5 Billion Powerball drawing is tomorrow! To talk a bit more about the Greg Biffle disaster, we got Doc on the phone just after 8am, thanks to County Materials in Holmen. Elsewhere in sports, Week 16 in the NFL kicked off last night with a thrilling win in overtime for the Seahawks, the Bucks lost to the Raptors last night, the Badger volleyball team's run to a championship came to an end at the hands of Kentucky last night, and the Badger men's basketball team takes on Villanova tonight in Milwaukee. We also talked about the Bowl Game schedule and the entertainment at February's NBA All-Star weekend. Plus, more details about the firing of Ohio University's coach, and the details on next year's "Patriot Games". We let you know what's on TV and in theaters this weekend, and if you're planning on traveling for the holidays…here's some solid advice from the TSA. Discussed some of the worst gifts to get during the holidays. Had a story about a grandmother in Virginia who's trying to track down a woman who performed life-saving CPR on her back in November after she suffered a heart attack while in a park. And God bless strippers! They do the Lord's work! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy on the run from the cops who hid in a nativity scene, a trucker who found a bunch of cocaine in his truck, a grocery store in Montreal that was robbed by a bunch of people dressed as Santas & elves, a baby Jesus statue from a town's nativity scene was stolen & then returned, and a former trooper in Missouri admitted trying to find nude pics on the phones of women he'd pull over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.