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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.

The weather continues to be nice today with a high near mid-40! I'm planning on shutting my heat off this afternoon and opening some windows! On the show today…no winner for the Powerball jackpot last night means it's gonna be almost $1.5 BILLION for Saturday's drawing, a delay for the destruction of the Lansing Bridge, the latest on Morgan Geyser, and a recall on some salad dressing! In sports, Week 16 in the NFL kicks off tonight, Bucks take on the Raptors tonight, Badger Women's volleyball squares up against Kentucky in the Final Four later this evening, the Badger men's basketball team is off until tomorrow, and a look at the upcoming Bowl schedule. We talked to Office Cora this morning to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend, and we let you know what's on TV today/tonight. Plus, Survivor is celebrating it's 50th season by hiding immunity idols in every state as part of a contest Lots of Christmas/Holiday stuff this morning including a ranking of the most iconic Christmas movie characters, which Christmas song "sings to the spirit" of your Zodiac sign, the ways that caroling is good for you, and a bottle-fed reindeer that's now a house pet! It's also "Hypothetical Thursday" and Jean's question for Brian was: "Which Christmas movie character would you be?", while Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather have to sing a solo while caroling with friends or be able to stay in the back of the group...but in your bra & underwear?" Also had a heart-warming story about a dog that recently had a litter of eleven puppies who still had room for one more, and a fantastic story about some retired teachers in Minnesota who are writing uplifting letters to kid who are battling cancer. Elsewhere in sports, the Bears may be moving to Indiana, the Dolphins have benched Tua, the head coach of Ohio is essentially fired, and Doug Gottlieb is leaving his radio program to focus on his coaching duties in Green Bay. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some free weed outside a high school in California, a guy who followed his GPS down a boat ramp and into a lake, a woman who was arrested for putting razor blades in loaves of bread at Walmart, a camel that was part of a church's nativity scene who kicked a woman, a fake robbery, and getting your ChatGPT "high".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got my truck washed yesterday. The massive pile of snow at the end of my driveway is basically gone now, and all the dog shit in my backyard that was once hidden by snow is now visible. Gonna work on that later today. In the news this morning, Nick Reiner gets officially charged for the murder of his parents, the massive Powerball jackpot could be won tonight, President Donald Trump will deliver a speech from the Oval Office tonight, and a recall on Danone ice cream. In sports, a look at the Week 16 NFL schedule, the Bucks play tomorrow night at home against the Raptors, the Badger men's basketball team is off until Friday, the Badger women's volleyball team plays tomorrow night in the Final Four, and a look at today's Bowl Games. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about yesterday's trailer release for Steven Spielberg's new UFO movie. The hero of the Bondi Beach shooting tragedy is still recovering from his injuries, and a GoFundMe to support him just passed the $2 million mark. Firefighters in Arizona recently saved a dog who got stuck in a canal. And check out this dude's world-record snow globe collection! Elsewhere in sports, the man who drove through a crowd of Liverpool fans during a victory parade gets sentenced, a high school basketball coach calls it quits because of the parents of his players, and Mick Foley parts ways with the WWE over their relationship with President Trump. Christmas is now eight days away and we talked about WalletHub's list of the "Best Cities To Celebrate Christmas". We also looked at another list of the "Best Holiday Songs" and Brian came up with his own top ten: 1 - Wham - "Last Christmas"2 - Brenda Lee - "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"3 - Bobby Helms - "Jingle Bell Rock"4 - Bing Crosby - "White Christmas"5 - Burl Ives - "A Holly, Jolly Christmas"6 - Run DMC - "Christmas in Hollis"7 - The Waitresses - "Christmas Wrapping"8 - Gene Autry - "Here Comes Santa Claus"9 - Darlene Love - "Christmas(Baby Please Come Home)"10 - Augie Rios - "Donde Esta Santa Claus" With family & friends coming over to visit and possible stay at your house, is there a point when someone can overstay their welcome? After Jean finally picked more correct than Brian during Week 15 of the NFL season, we made our Week 16 Pigskin Picks just after 8am! A new dating trend is making it's way across the internet. Apparently, some people are letting their parents run their profiles on various dating apps. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who stole a U-Haul truck to go to a previous hearing at court, a woman in California who claims a delivery driver stole her cat off her front porch, a woman who claims she's getting backlash for purchasing "Angel Tree" gifts from a dollar store, and a guy in Denver who took a naked joyride in a cop car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I can't wait to get this truck in the car wash later today. Likely gonna run it through again tomorrow & Thursday as well. In the news this morning, the latest on the death of Rob Reiner & his wife, and the latest on the Brown University shooting. Plus, no winner for the Powerball jackpot last night, and a recall on a nasal spray. In sports, the results of last night's Monday Night Football game, a look at Week 16 in the NFL, updates on Micah Parsons & Patrick Mahomes, the Badger women's volleyball team plays on Thursday, Cooper Flagg set a new NBA record, and Philip Rivers will start for Indy again this weekend. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. An update on the raccoon that broke into a liquor store and got smashed, and a #FloridaMan who converted his 5-acre property into a massive Christmas display. Today is "National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day", and we took a look at America's favorited chocolate-covered items. We looked at the results of our Week 15 Pigskin Picks and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show. Check out this breakdown of the Grinch's anatomy! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who stole a leg of lamb and used it as a weapon, a family that has been getting hundreds of packages delivered that are meant for a nearby hotel, a company that developed a "Tinder for Kids" app, and a #FloridaMan who was running naked through an intersection and got hit by a car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a brutally cold weekend, the temps are going to be improving this week. A bit chilly today, but highs near 40 degrees the rest of the week. In the news today, nobody won the Powerball jackpot on Saturday with another drawing tonight, Rob Reiner & his wife are found dead in their home, the latest on the shooting at Brown University over the weekend, and the latest on the Bondi Beach shooting as well. In sports, the Packers lost to the Broncos yesterday and Micah Parsons appeared to suffer an ACL injury. Patrick Mahomes also went down with an ALC injury yesterday. The Bucks got trounced by the Nets and the Badger women's volleyball team is into the Final Four! We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed how pop music has gotten darker over the last 50 years. Also discussed some of our favorite holiday foods! Elsewhere in sports, the Heisman Trophy was awarded over the weekend, the Brew Crew made a trade and the Badger men's basketball team is off until later this week. A list of some facts about "Home Alone" that you might not know, and speaking of being "home alone"...a breakdown of PornHub's year-in-review! Wonderful story about a farmer's widow who got some serious help from the community when she needed it the most. And another fun story about a guy who had a very interesting proposal for his fiancé. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stolen car that got towed, a brawl at a Whole Foods, an update on the DoorDash driver who allegedly pepper-sprayed a couple's food after dropping it off, and a guy who got stuck on his roof while leaf-blowing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday, yo! Enjoy the balmy temps before the really cold stuff shows up tonight & throughout the weekend. Thankfully, it looks like it's going to rebound next week & get back into the upper-30's. In the news this morning, we talked about tomorrow's massive Powerball drawing, a "Viagra for women" is apparently available, In sports, Week 15 in the NFL kicked off last night with the Falcons upsetting the Bucs, a look at the rest of this weekend's NFL schedule, a win over the Celtics for the Bucks last night, the Badger women's volleyball team is getting ready to face #2 Stanford this afternoon, and the latest on Sherrone Moore. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined us just after 8am thanks to County Materials in Holmen to talk about the NASCAR lawsuit getting settled yesterday, and to talk about the bus trip he's hosting later this month! A whole bunch of grandmas baked thousands of cookies to set a new world-record for a cookie exchange. And speaking of grannies…did you see the one who almost burned her house down when she lit her cake on fire? It's an absolutely WILD video! Just in case you still aren't in the holiday spirit, we gave you a few quick & simple ways to try & increase your festive mood. Plus, a list of movies that COULD possibly be considered "Christmas movies". Elsewhere in sports, an update on the condition of Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, the Army/Navy game is tomorrow and so is the first bowl game of the season. And John Cena's "final" match is also happening tomorrow! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a DoorDash driver that sprayed something on a couple's order after dropping off their food, several people got busted after using kids to bring counterfeit $20 bills into stores to get actual change, a guy is facing numerous charges after his kid brought some crack-cocaine to school, a guy in NJ who rescued a neighbor from a house fire & is now being charged in their death, and a woman who drank another person's blood after killing them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not terrible today. Might see some more flurries tomorrow morning, then the really cold weather batters the area with high temps in the single digits. We kicked things off with a holiday version of the Thursday Song and discussed our favorite apps for "National App Day". Plus, a list of the most downloaded apps of 2025! In sports, the Badgers got thrashed by Nebraska last night, the Bucks are at home against the Celtics tonight, and Week 15 in the NFL kicks off tonight with Thursday Night Football. Wild story dropping yesterday afternoon as Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore gets fired for having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and then gets arrested for alleged assault! We talked about what's on TV today/tonight, and we also discussed a new documentary coming out from HBOMAX that discusses how music for kids became extremely popular while being hated by adults. It's not only "National App Day", but it's also Hypothetical Thursday. And Brian started with his question for Jean: " " Jean asked Brian: " " We also talked to Office Cora today about her holiday bus trip to Nashville and what she's up to in this weekend in the 715. Elsewhere in sports, Pete Alonso signs with the Orioles, the Brewers are named the MLB Organization of the Year for the fifth time, and a new food item is making it's debut at the Citrus Bowl. Check out where Wisconsin ranked on a new list of the most dangerous states to be in during the holidays! Apparently, some people on the internet are shocked to find out that lots of men wear shorts year-round. And today is also the most popular day of the year to break up with someone. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman in Dallas who set a house on fire & then stabbed the fire hoses that the firefighters were using to battle the flames, three self-driving Waymo cars mucked up traffic by getting into an accident with each other, someone in New Hampshire had their Christmas inflatables shot at, a guy in Louisiana was shot in the legs by his wife's boyfriend who then ran off with the woman, and a BMW thief claimed that he teleported into the vehicle!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hump Day is here and we're once again digging out. Feels like we've gotten some snow almost every day for the last week. It was that heavy, wet stuff last night. Yuck. In the news this morning, an update on tonight's Powerball drawing, some new license plates in WI, a person in Door County was trying to use a flashlight for a headlight on their vehicle, and a social media ban for kids in Australia. Lots of stuff going on this morning! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we talked about how movie theaters can help increase attendance in the future. Plus, we made our Week 15 Pigskin Picks! Speaking of Week 15, we took a look at the NFC North schedule for this weekend's action. And also in sports, the Badger men's basketball team takes on undefeated Nebraska tonight, the Bucks are at home against the Celtics tomorrow night, Philip Rivers is officially on the Colts again, Trey Hendrickson had surgery earlier this week and is done for the season, Kyle Schwarber gets a deal from the Phillies and Edwin Diaz is moving to L.A. Talked about some "Soft Skills" that can help you get a job in the new year. And a list of common tropes in Christmas movies and how to avoid them. This time of year, it's important to remember that you should try to shovel out the fire hydrants in your neighborhood, like this 9 year-old in Iowa. And a NYC doorman is going viral for collecting toys & warm clothing for people in need during the holiday season. Elsewhere in sports, the White Sox scored the #1 overall pick in the upcoming MLB draft, the NHL players might skip the 2026 Olympics if they don't think the ice is safe enough, and the Notre Dame AD is getting called out by the Big 12 Commissioner. New term for people who aren't quite a full introvert or extrovert. We're supposed to call them "otroverts" now. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Oklahoma who tried to rob a liquor store with an interesting weapon, a 64 year-old man who's known for playing Santa Claus that just got busted for kiddie porn, a #FloridaWoman who got arrested for DUI and tried to hide a bunch of pills in her vagina, a deer that broke into a Christmas store & got stuck in a chair, and the results of GameStop's "Trade Anything Day".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A dusting of snow on the overnight…more on the way tonight. A couple of inches expected. In the news this morning, nobody won the Powerball jackpot in last night's drawing, a nationwide recall on a blood pressure medicine In sports, the Chargers beat the Eagles to wrap up Week 14 in the NFL, a look at the week 15 schedule, the Bucks are off until Thursday night, the Heisman finalists have been announced, the Badger men's basketball takes on unbeaten Nebraska tomorrow night, the Badger women's volleyball team is moving on to Texas for the regional semifinals, the Colts quarterback situation is reaching new levels of desperation, and Terry Rozier pleads not guilty! Speaking of NFL action, we took a look at our Pigskin Picks for Week 14, and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show about the Packer win over the Bears on Sunday afternoon. Today is "National Christmas Card Day", so we hooked you up with a few tips to create the perfect card this holiday season. Also let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Had an absolutely fantastic update on the now-retired Veteran, Ed Bambas! Talked about the worst Christmas songs of all time and asked how many Christmas trees you have in your house. According to a new survey, one out of every seven Americans has more than one tee. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who stole the same car from the same woman, a #FloridaWoman who was walking around without any pants on while drinking Fireball, a Canadian man who is charged with assaulting someone with a snowblower, a shooting at a Lowe's, and a drone that was caught trying to smuggle drugs & crab legs into a prison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back! Bundle up…because it's going to be cold AF later this week. Not too bad tomorrow, but into the teens on Thursday & Friday…and single digit highs this coming weekend. In the news this morning, a date for the destruction of the Lansing bridge, a Cinnabon employee in Ashwaubenon got fired after a racist rant captured on video, a recall on Amazon power-banks, and nobody won the Powerball jackpot on Saturday night!!! In sports, the Packers beat the Bears yesterday to claim the top spot in the NFC North, the Vikes got a win as well, the Bucks continue to suck, the Badgers beat Marquette over the weekend, and the women's volleyball team advances to the regional semi-finals! We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed Shirley Manson's rant about beach balls. Elsewhere in sports, a look at the College Football Playoffs & bowl schedule, John Cena's final opponent is revealed, James Harden is a top-10 scorer in the NBA, and a wild scene this weekend involving former Badger Julius Davis. Cool story about a woman that bought a piggy bank at a thrift store and found a bunch of money inside, and an interesting world record was recently broken in the UK! Only 17 days until Christmas, and we looked at a list of the best Xmas movies based on their IMDB scores. Plus, the President sort of suggested that we should rename the NFL, so we discussed some suggestions for a new moniker. If you say "um" and "uh" a lot, your brain might be broken. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Ohio who sent his meth through the tube at bank, butter-dipped ice cream, a problem with Kohler's toilet cams, a massive gator in #Florida, a dude who choked someone at a Home Depot with an umbrella, and a fire department employee in Baltimore who was skeeting all over the place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! Lots to get to this morning as we wrap up a chilly week and inch closer to Christmas! In the news this morning, the growing Powerball jackpot, a new "Color of the Year" has got people talking, what the hell happened to Doogie Howser, and the death of Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. In sports, the Lions beat the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, a look at the rest of the Week 14 schedule, the Bucks play tonight against the 76ers, the Badger basketball team takes on Marquette tomorrow, and the women's volleyball team won last night and advances to the next round of the NCAA playoff. Elsewhere in sports, the Brew Crew made it official with the return of the powder blue unis, and Jordan Love has been nominated by the Packers for the Walter Payton award. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. And Doc joined us just after 8am thanks to County Materials in Holmen to talk about the NASCAR lawsuit and Ty Majeski's new sponsor. Another story about a lost wallet that was found & returned to it's rightful owner, a bear that climbed up a utility pole, and a baby seal that wandered into a bar and needed some help getting back home. Lots of holiday pictures being taken over the next few weeks, so here's a few tips on how to look better in those photos! A bunch of year-end lists are starting to trickle out, include the most mispronounced words of the last year, and Google's "Year In Search" results. And instead of our usual "Bad News with Happy Music", we got a nice visit from Big Daddy-Know-It-All to reward Jean for her THIRTY years with our company!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brutally cold today with high temps hovering around 15°. Back towards 30° tomorrow. On the show this morning, we started off with the Thursday Song and in the news, a recall on shredded cheese, an appeal of Adam Fravel's murder conviction, a missing WI teen is found in Wyoming, a Wisconsin youth soccer club director is accused of trying to have sex with a child overseas, and the Powerball jackpot is getting close to $1 BILLION! In sports, the Bucks somehow beat the Pistons last night after Giannis went down with an "injury" early in the game. A discussion about the possible landing sports for Giannis if he does get traded by Milwaukee. Week 14 in the NFL kicks off tonight, the Badger Men's Basketball team opened up Big10 play with a win over Northwestern last night, and the Women's Volleyball team kicks off the NCAA D-1 Tournament tonight! Elsewhere in sports, Chris Paul gets sent home by the Clippers, and a Larry Bird jersey is going up for auction. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we talked about some people paying almost $400 to see the original "Wizard of Oz". A scene that typically plays out in movies & TV shows happened in West Virginia when a semi-truck driver was rescued after he slid in the snow & left half his truck dangling over the edge of the bridge! And an incredible story about an 88 year-old Veteran who was still working full time at a grocery store until a "positivity influencer" came along and changed his life. Today is "National Cookie Day" and we discussed some of the deals you can take advantage of if you're looking for some sweet treats! Plus, it's another round of Hypothetical Thursday, with each of us asking a hypothetical question of the other. Brian's question for Jean was: "What's you favorite & least favorite holiday tradition?" And Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you prefer cash, an experience, or something meaningful for a gift? " We talked about some Christmas stuff including a list of the top things that get kids excited during the holiday season, and a new thing called "gray rocking" that's supposed to help de-stress your holiday season. The Winter Olympics are just a few months from now and the hockey rink they are building in Italy for the games is not only behind schedule, but it's also apparently the incorrect size! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some firefighters who got robbed while they were out fighting fires, a guy who tried to steal a very valuable Fabrege Egg by swallowing it, a DoorDash driver who licked chicken wing sauce off his fingers during a delivery, a Waymo driverless car that turned into a police standoff, and a guy who tried to save a raccoon only to get bitten in the face by the animal!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, yo! Gonna be in the teens tomorrow, so BE PREPARED! On the show today, we let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we looked at a list of classic Christmas movies that are making their way back into theaters during the holiday season. In sports, Week 14 in the NFL kicks off tomorrow night, the Bucks play tonight and Giannis has been deleting Bucks content from his social media accounts. The Badger men's basketball team returns to the court tonight against Northwestern, the Steelers picked up Adam Theilen from the waiver wire, and the trial date has been set for Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase & Luis Ortiz. And speaking of Week 14 in the NFL, we made our Pigskin Picks just after 8am! A couple of incredible rescue stories this morning including an off-duty paramedic in L.A. who helped save a family from a fire, and another fire-rescue involving a utility worker in a bucket truck near Boston. And check out this record-breaking, 48-hour game of dodgeball that helped raise money & awareness for a breast cancer charity! It's 2025 and the average kid's allowance is $52 per month, or $13 a week. Elsewhere in sports, Danilo Gallinari announced his retirement from the NBA, and Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale are going to be teaming up for a couple of NCAA games this season! If you aren't quite feeling holly or jolly yet, here's a list of five things that can help you get into the holiday spirit! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bunch of spray-painted Christmas trees, a drunk raccoon, a grocery-store parking lot threesome, the IRS watching OnlyFans content, and missing cranberry sauce!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got a dusting of snow yesterday…might have a few more flurries tomorrow morning. Then it's going to be brutally cold on Thursday. Gonna be a lot of people cranking their thermostat this week, but the U.S. Department of Energy recommends you keep it at 68° this winter. Seems a bit warm to me. We talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show just after 8am this morning about his Thanksgiving, the Packer win over the Lions, and the state of the Bucks. Also let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Jean had a funny story about a pillow. In sports, we talked about last night's Week 13 finale between the Pats & Giants, a look at Week 14 in the NFL, the Bucks lost again last night, Badger basketball returns tomorrow night and the volleyball team kicks off the NCAA D-1 tournament later this week. Plus, Adam Theilen is done with the Vikings for the season, and the Eagles Offensive Coordinator had his house egged after the Philly/Chicago game on Black Friday. Today is Giving Tuesday, so please consider making a donation to a charitable organization! It's also "Bartender Appreciation Day", so we talked about what makes a good bartender. Cool story about a pet rabbit that helped save a family from a house fire, and check out this dude who just set a world record for running a half marathon while wearing a BUNCH of t-shirts. If next day shipping isn't fast enough for you, Amazon is testing a "30 minutes or less" delivery system! Unfortunately, it's only in two cities for now. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a 500lb black bear that got stuck under a guy's house, a #FloridaMan who test drove a Cybertruck…kept it for two days…and then smashed it up with a hammer, a dude in China who had a plastic cigarette lighter in his stomach for 30 years, and Kinki Kelli gets sentenced for peeing all over everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of our discussion on John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism, co-editor Peter Singer returns to discuss the cover design of the Norton Library edition, the formation of an argument about a philosophical thought, and a soundtrack for the book (spoiler: John Lennon's "Imagine" is involved). Peter Singer, an Australian philosopher, is currently Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University. He is best known for Animal Liberation, first published in 1975 and widely considered to be the founding statement of the animal rights movement; and for The Life You Can Save, which led him to found the charity of the same name. His other books include Practical Ethics, The Most Good You Can Do, and the two books co-authored with Katarzyna de Lazari- Radek. In 2005, Time magazine named him one of the World's 100 Most Influential People. To learn more or purchase a copy of the Norton Library edition of Utilitarianism, go to https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393441161.Learn more about the Norton Library series at https://wwnorton.com/norton-library.Have questions or suggestions for the podcast? Email us at nortonlibrary@wwnorton.com or find us on Twitter at @TNL_WWN and Bluesky at @nortonlibrary.bsky.social. 

And we're back! After a nice, long, 4-day Thanksgiving weekend, we are back in the studio and turning the page on the calendar to December! Which means a list of things to look forward to in the upcoming month, including movie releases, TV premieres, sporting events, and all the holidays! Speaking of holidays, we started the show by recapping our Thanksgiving celebrations with our families and talking about all that snow we got this past weekend. In sports, the Bucks finally won a game this weekend after losing seven in a row, the Pack got a nice victory on Turkey day, a look at the rest of the Week 13 action, Josh Allen setting an NFL record yesterday against the Steelers, and a recap of the Badger basketball action from the last few days. Elsewhere in sports, several coaching positions in the NCAA have been filled as the season draws to a close, and if you're living in the area of Chicago…the coach of the Bears earned you a free Wiener tomorrow at the Wiener Circle! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed how much money Mariah Carey makes every year on her massive Christmas hit, "All I Want For Christmas Is You". Today is apparently the last day to eat your Thanksgiving leftovers before they start to spoil! Check out this story about a mail carrier that helped save a guy's life last year & just celebrated Thanksgiving with his family, and take a look at this story about an animal shelter in Philly that had a great feast on turkey day for all their adoptable animals! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got into an argument at Thanksgiving & burned his family's house down, a viral video of a Thanksgiving table that decided it was no longer going to participate, a guy in Maine who broke into an apartment & opened all their Christmas gifts before taking a nap on their couch, and apparently nude cruises are becoming more & more popular.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Thanksgiving Eve! It's also "National Tie One On Day", so make sure you get out there tonight & make us proud! As we get ready for the big day tomorrow, we had a bunch of Thanksgiving stuff this morning including: President Trump pardoning turkey How many feathers do wild turkeys have Ways to feel less bloated tomorro The grandma & stranger celebrate 10 years of Thanksgivings togethe Don't use aluminum foil to wrap up your turke The ingredients we forget the mos Brown Friday info What to look for in the Macy's parade Whew. In sports, Week 13 kicks off with three games tomorrow & another on Black Friday, the Bucks play in Miami tonight, and the Badger men's basketball team plays tomorrow in San Diego. Plus, the new College Football Playoff rankings are out, and the Pro Football HOF class gets updated. Elsewhere in sports, Shohei Ohtani announces that he will play in next year's World Baseball Classic, Oklahoma State hires a new head coach, a Carolina Panthers player gets suspended for punching another guy in the dick, and an all-time meltdown by a college basketball announcer! Speaking of Week 13 in the NFL, Jean & I made our Pigskin Picks this morning! Cool story about a guy who wraps his truck in Christmas lights every year to raise money & awareness for a men's mental health charity. And a cancer survivor recently became the newest member of the 124 Club! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight/this weekend, and what's new in theaters over the holiday weekend. Plus, a very strange appearance by Kate Beckinsale on Jimmy Kimmel the other night. The final season of "Stranger Things" premieres tonight on Netflix, so we looked at a list of things to remember before the season debuts. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk DoorDash driver who got caught by police…who then finished his delivery, a scrooge who pulled a gun on some Christmas carolers, a woman in Thailand who showed up at a crematorium who wasn't actually dead yet, and a dude in Mississippi who stole a trail camera that recorded all his illegal activities for a few days before he was caught. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rainy. Chilly. Getting colder. One more day of work and then it's a nice, looong weekend! On the show this morning, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show about the Packer win on Sunday and what his plans are for the Thanksgiving holiday. In the news, the latest on the escape & eventual arrest of Morgan Geyser, an executive from Campbell's Soup gets caught on tape saying some really unsavory things about their products, and Tara Reid claims she got drugged at a hotel bar. In sports, the 49ers beat the Panthers on Monday Night Football to wrap up Week 12 in the NFL, we then looked at how we did with our Pigskin Picks. Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks lost for the fifth time in a row last night, Joe Burrow is starting for the Bengals on Thursday, JJ McCarthy is in the concussion protocol, an update on Baker Mayfield's injury, Shedeur Sanders gets named the starting QB for the Browns, and Chauncey Billups pleads 'not guilty'. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, another franchise is part of the public domain...which means we're getting not one...but TWO "Wizard Of Oz" horror movies. A couple of recent surveys about Thanksgiving found that 58% of Americans will order some of their Thanksgiving meal from a restaurant, and apparently 40% of people want to ban green bean casserole from the turkey day dinner! Cool story about a 15 year-old kid from Buffalo who helped save his stepfather's life by performing CPR on him for eight minutes until the paramedics showed up. And another cool story about a couple in Minnesota who both survived comas and recently got engaged to one another! An etiquette expert suggests that you shouldn't have your Christmas tree up just yet. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bus driver who was drunk on NyQuil, a couple of guys who were shooting at rats, a paper cut that went REALLY bad, a dude who tried to burn a woman by setting a couch on fire, and a dead body in a car that got towed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After spending the last couple of weeks traveling throughout Europe, Jean is back in the studio this morning & she recapped her entire vacation. The travel, the food, the sights, the hotels! All of it. Of course, we talked about some Thanksgiving stuff with the holiday just days from now. Discussed our favorite pies and our 2nd favorite potato dish after mashed. Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and informed you of the new "Chief of Cheer" position that'll pay you to watch holiday movies! In the news this morning, one of the Slender Man girls was captured after cutting off her monitoring device & going on the run, a 24 year-old hunter is found dead near his tree stand in Fond du Lac County, and a new bill in WI that imposes a fine on individuals with "fake" service animals. In sports, the Packers took care of the Vikings yesterday, a look at the rest of the Week 12 action, a recap of the Bucks ugly weekend, and the Badger men's basketball team struggled against BYU on Friday afternoon while the football team played their best game of the season against #21 Illinois on Saturday. Elsewhere in sports, Chip Kelly gets fired, Baker Mayfield gets injured, a recap of the F1 race in Vegas this weekend, Chris Paul announces his intention to retire at the end of the season, and a UAB football player allegedly stabbed two teammates just hours before their game on Saturday. Speaking of NBA players, D'Angelo Russell of the Dallas Mavericks just held his third annual event in his hometown of Louisville where his charity foundation handed out over 4,000 free turkeys to families in need this Thanksgiving. Also had a very cool story about a young boy who asked a BUNCH of questions while riding the city bus and eventually became a colleague to the very nice bus driver who answered all his questions. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Iowa who was bored so he started flashing cars on a highway, a bald eagle that dropped a dead cat through the windshield of a woman's car, a wild video of a cop fighting a DUI suspect who tried to grab her gun, & a pizzeria in NYC that's making a Thanksgiving pizza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Friday! A couple of days off…then a short week…and then it's Thanksgiving! I don't know why, but I feel more excited for turkey day this year than I have been in awhile. It's not like we've got anything special planned. But for some reason, I'm a bit amped for the gluttony! Speaking of over-indulging on Thanksgiving, I took a look at the dinner's impact on your health, and also the things that make your home perfect for hosting Thanksgiving with the family/friends. Let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined me just after 8am thanks to County Materials in Holmen to talk about this weekend's F1 race in Vegas and we also chatted about some of the shows coming to the area in the next few months. In sports, the Bills lost to the Texans last night to kick off Week 12 in the NFL, an update on Josh Jacob's condition, the Packers get flexed in Week 14, the Bucks lost in overtime last night to the 76ers, the Badger men's basketball is at #9 BYU this afternoon, and the football team takes the field against #21 Illinois tomorrow. Elsewhere in sports, Alexander Ovechkin continues to set records, and the Athletic Director at Baylor has stepped down and is under investigation….for something. Is it too soon for Christmas music? I would say yes…especially if it's constant. Now, if you toss in a rando Xmas tune every couple of hours…that's fine. But 24 hours of holiday music is too much for me right now. An update on a Superman comic that three brothers found in their mom's attic after she passed. Bath & Body Works is attempting to make a NYC subway smell like Christmas. A tip for saving money on your holiday shopping. And McDonald's is launching a new "Grinch" meal! Nice story about a senior couple who recently got married in the YMCA pool where they first met, and a pig on the loose is rescued by a couple who were looking for a companion for their pet pig. Today is "National Stuffing Day"…and it's also "Beaujolais Nouveau Day"…and "National Gingerbread Cookie Day". So celebrate accordingly! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan walking around buck nekkid, a hunter in Louisiana who came down from his tree stand only to get immediately attacked by an alligator, a few guys who tried to cash a $27 million check at a bank, a rich neighborhood in California banned pickleball at a local park because it was too loud, a dude in Seattle who ran from the cops and tried to change clothes in a thrift store to get-away, and a guy in Taiwan who ended up with a cup in his rear-end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lawn cleaned up. All the lights are up. Time for a cocktail! Got a lot done yesterday afternoon and I'm ready to cruise into the weekend. One week away from Thanksgiving & I'm already dreaming about that crockpot mac-n-cheese!!!! In the news this morning, President Trump signed the bill directing the DOJ to release all of the Epstein files, a bill that would have partly legalized online sports betting in WI was pulled at the last minute, Taco Bell is adding three fan-created items to their menus, and now that pennies are no longer being produced…should we get rid of ALL coins? In sports, the Bucks play the 76ers tonight, Badger men's basketball has a tough test tomorrow afternoon against #9 BYU, the football team is at home against #21 Illinois on Saturday, Week 12 in the NFL kicks off tonight with the Bills & Texans on Thursday Night Football, Brandon Woodruff is going to be back with the Brew Crew next season, and the Brewers are going to be taking on the Braves in the 2026 MLB Little League Classic! Elsewhere in sports, Major League Baseball announced some new media deals yesterday with ESPN & Netflix, the "Field of Dreams" game is returning next season, and an update on the Patrick Beverly case. Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and also discussed a documentary about the rise & fall of Susan Powter(STOP THE INSANITY!!!!!!!!!). Plus…have you ever heard a song featuring both Ozzy & Madonna??? Well, now you have. As I mentioned, Thanksgiving is one week from today, and in today's Thanksgiving news - the best & worst days to travel…and the cost per person for Thanksgiving dinner. Office Cora joined me just after 8am and let me know what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And even though Jean is still in Europe, it's "Hypothetical Thursday", and my question for you was: "What's one thing you can never have enough of?". Cora's question for me was: "Would you hug more people if hugs burned calories?" An animal sanctuary in Utah recently saved a great horned owl that fell into a cement mixer, and a bunch of college students at the University of Texas might have helped solve a murder case from 1991! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk #FloridaMan who was trying to claim he had a medical issue(that he couldn't pronounce), an A.I. teddy bear that got removed from an online store after it was graphically describing BDSM and where to get knives, a United Airlines flight that returned to St. Louis because of a bomb threat, & a business that hired a guy to play Santa at their store without knowing that he had murdered his wife years before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another 'meh' day out there with a high of just 40° and plenty of clouds. I've got more leaves to rake today, which I'm not entirely enthused about. Mostly because the leaves are from my neighbor's trees. Not mine. On this hump day, I let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about the top podcasts of the year according to Apple. Also discussed a list of the most hated NFL teams in the country. Speaking of the NFL, Week 12 kicks off tomorrow night, so I revisited our Pigskin Picks to see who Jean & I chose to win. Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks are off until tomorrow, an update on Giannis' injury, the Badgers play on Friday against BYU, Ja'Marr Chase's suspension was upheld by the NFL, and Aaron Rodgers won't need surgery on his injured wrist. The new CFP rankings are out, Draymond Green gets warned by the NBA for going at it with a fan, Shedeur Sanders becomes the latest professional athlete to get robbed while playing, and a suspect in the murder of John Beam is in custody and allegedly admitted to the killing. In the news this morning, it looks like the Epstein files are finally going to get released, a guy named J.D. Vance is going to jail for threatening to kill the Vice President…J.D. Vance. The UK is banning the resale of tickets It's International Men's Day, and we're one day closer to Thanksgiving! Talked about a couple of turkey-day items including a new, squeezable gravy from Heinz…and some topics to avoid during Thanksgiving conversations at the table. A couple of cops in New Jersey recently rescued a driver from a burning vehicle after it crashed, and a casino in Virginia just handed out 500 free turkeys to families in need in their community! Raccoons are wild animals, but so were dogs at one point. Could raccoons become our next house pet? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", had stories about a stolen driveway, a guy who was waving a gun around because he thought it would help him get laid, a dude who froze his wife and now has a new girlfriend, a #FloridaThreesome that went wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rain, snow, cold temps. Winter is knocking on the door! Woke up to a wintry mix this morning and it looks like more is on the way on Thursday. In the news this morning, a couple of national park morons including a dude who got too close to a bison…and a guy who pepper-sprayed a pack of wolves. Elsewhere in the news, the USPS is going to increase it's rates on shipping and a flight had to return to Boston after a passenger smoked weed on board the plane. And artificial trees are WAY more popular than real trees. Sad. In sports, the Cowboys beat the Raiders last night to wrap up week 11 in the NFL, a look at week 12's schedule, the Bucks lost last night to the Cavs and Giannis suffered a groin injury. The Badgers improved to 4-0 on the season with a win last night and Ja'Marr Chase got suspended for spitting on another player. Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and talked to the host of the Wisco Sports Show…the one & only Grant Bilse! A great story about a dog that fell down a cliff & escaped with almost no injuries. And another about a woman who got her purse back thanks to a couple of Good Samaritans. With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, had a couple of gravy-related stories this morning, including a gravy extinguisher…and a gravy flight! Recapped our Week 11 Pigskin Picks and surprise…surprise. My lead on Jean gets even bigger! Talked about a new trend on TikTok, and Brian revealed his new favorite video reel to watch. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a 10-year old kid who stole his mom's car & drove it home from school, a couple of guys in Thailand busted with 81 monkeys & a bunch of drugs, a contest to find America's Loudest Fan, and a couple of guys in Australia who were busted for playing "the helicopter" in the backyard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back at it on a Monday! Successful weekend with some raking, a Harley ride, and the Christmas lights are up!!! In the news this morning, a winning Mega Millions ticket was sold on Friday, the FAA has lifted all restrictions on flights now that the government shutdown is over, and a grandfather is using his granddaughter to help him steal thousands of dollars in merchandise! In sports, the Packers beat the Giants yesterday, the Bucks split the weekend with a win on Friday and a loss on Saturday, Giannis helped the Lakers get the game ball for a rookie who scored his first NBA points, and the Badger football team stunk it up on the field on Saturday against #2 Indiana. Else where in sports, the Badger men's basketball team plays tonight, Aaron Rodgers may have broken his wrist yesterday, a Texas State Trooper is no longer welcome at college football games, and former Bucks player Patrick Beverley got arrested over the weekend. Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about the halftime entertainment for the three NFL games on Thanksgiving. Couple of cool stories this morning - A city in Oklahoma that is allowing residents to pay off their unpaid parking tickets & overdue library fees by donating food to a local pantry, a woman in England who saved her golfing buddy's life when he had a heart attack, and a cameraman in Canada who had a random encounter with a brain surgeon and is now getting a life-changing treatment. Talked about how much the average American is going to spend on Thanksgiving this year, and also about this year's most dangerous toys! In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a shoot-out at a grocery store over a turkey, a guy with a suspicious "bulge" in his pants was trying to smuggle some birds into the US, a dude in Montana who got a DUI after he tried to pee into a Budweiser can while driving, an asshole in Texas who destroyed a Veterans Day display but got caught because he left his driver's license at the scene, and a dude in Greece who tried to swallow a burger without chewing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hallelujah, I've got a new truck! Finally got the insurance money…signed the loan paperwork…and picked it up late yesterday afternoon. Feels good to be an adult again. Gonna be a busy weekend cleaning it and putting all my stuff in there. In the news this morning, the latest on possible tariff checks from the government, a horrific story about a 14 year-old girl in Wisconsin who weighed just 35 pounds, a Russian A.I. bot faceplants at it's debut, and the Mega Millions drawing is tonight! In sports, the Patriots beat the Jets last night on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 11 in the NFL. The Bucks are at home tonight against Charlotte, the Badgers are at #2 Indiana tomorrow morning at 11am, Brock Purdy should be back under center for the 49ers this weekend, and MLB announced it's AL & NL MVPs yesterday. Elsewhere in sports, John Force has officially retired, the NFL sent out a memo about gambling to it's teams, and fourteen people were just charged for their roles in a massive, illegal sports gambling ring. Let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Talked about some of the deals you can take advantage of today because it's "National Pickle Day". Some tips for winning at Rock/Paper/Scissors. And a recent poll found that seeing live music is our favorite way to be entertained. Cool story about a kid in Colorado who created a clothing brand to help raise money so underprivileged kids can play hockey. And check out this cow who escaped the slaughterhouse & earned it's freedom by hanging with a flock of sheep. Had a couple of Thanksgiving items this morning including the best time to eat, and some stats from the annual Butterball "togetherness" survey. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", had stories about a guy who stole a car & hid out in a porta-potty to evade police, a new app that let's you "talk" to dead people, a guy who faked a carjacking to avoid shopping with his wife, a vape shop robbery that included NINE people getting out of a car, most people cannot tell the difference between real music & A.I.-generated music, and a massage parlor with a "No Sexual" sign got busted for prostitution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ah…Thursday! The insurance money finally went into the account and I'll hopefully have my new truck by the end of the week! It'll be a nice weekend to cruise around with the windows down & the tunes cranked! In the news this morning, the government shutdown finally came to an end last night, pennies are officially done being produced, and Aaron Rodgers is selling his Wisconsin mansion for nearly $4 million! Speaking of money…Elon Musk is set to get paid $1 trillion by Tesla over the next decade, and I looked at a list of what he could purchase with all that money. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Hornets last night, Week 11 in the NFL kicks off tonight, Jameis Winston is going to start for the Giants on Sunday against the Packers, the Badger men's basketball team is off until Monday, and the Badger football team has a tough opponent this weekend with #2 Indiana. Let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and talked about a couple of unique items you can purchase just in time for the holidays, including an iPhone Pocket, and a Candy Cane opener. Office Cora joined me just after 8am to let me know what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And with Jean out, I asked you…the listener…a hypothetical question: "If you could eliminate one song from the world, what would you choose and why?" Had a fantastic story about a school that set up a microphone in the hallway and asked students to record something positive that happened to them. The school created a montage and posted them online. And check out this story about a WWII Veteran who's life was saved by a pair of lucky socks! Elsewhere in sports, Bryce Harper gets threatened by the MLB commissioner, and a very interesting stat about the outcome of NFL football games. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Canada who took a city bus for a joyride and was letting passengers off along the way, a teenager who drove a truck onto a green and did over $160,000 worth of damage to the course, a man who was accidentally shot by his own dog, a #FloridaWoman who was caught doing 107mph while driving to a Little Caesar's, and some hardcore porn got played accidentally on a ferry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hump Day, yo! Mid-50's. Plenty of sun. Headed towards the low 60's on Friday & Saturday! Lot's happening recently, including yesterday's announcement regarding this year's "RiverFront Revolt" at the La Crosse Center. Get tickets & info here. In the news this morning, there wasn't a jackpot winner for Mega Millions after last night's drawing, In sports, the Badgers improve to 3-0 on the season with a win over Ball State last night, a look at Week 11 in the NFL, the Bucks are in Charlotte tonight to take on the Hornets, the new College Football Playoff rankings were released, Pat Murphy is the NL Manager of the Year again, and Nico Harrison finally got canned by the Dallas Mavericks. Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about some of the movies that are in the works, including a Miss Piggy movie, a Jessica Rabbit film, and also a Betty Boop horror movie that's being made. Fantastic story about a Purple Heart medal that was found in a safe deposit box and returned to the family of the deceased soldier who was awarded the honor. And a video is going viral of a pilot reassuring nervous flyers that their safety is his top priority. Thanksgiving is just two weeks from tomorrow and today we looked at a list of Thanksgiving-themed movies you can watch to get in the turkey day spirit. Plus, Jell-O is celebrating the holiday AND the company's 125th anniversary by selling special Thanksgiving-shaped molds. Took a look at our Week 11 Pigskin Picks after I dominated Jean in Week 10. In case you were unaware, today is "National Happy Hour Day", so stop by your favorite bar after work for a cocktail or two! Hooked you up with a list of ways to easily boost your immune system this flu season. And do you know someone with a pretentious hobby? The latest on the Matt Kalil/giant penis situation, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a light rail operator who fell asleep on the job, a man charged with double homicide who claims a cockroach told him to do it, a porch pirate that got busted while dressed as a woman, the return of the McRib(but only in select cities), and and a former day care worker that bit a kid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Tuesday! Jean's still in Europe. I'm still here in the studio. Gotta get the rest of my Christmas lights up this week! Thankfully, it's going to be back in the low 60's later this week. In the news this morning, a recall on thousands of Honda Civics, Wendy's is closing hundreds of locations in the near future, a cause of death for Ace Frehley, and the latest on the 3i/Atlas comet! In sports, the Packers lost to the Eagles last night on MNF, a look at Week 11 in the NFL, the Bucks beat the Mavs yesterday, the Badger basketball team plays tonight against Ball State, Joe Burrow is back at practice with the Bengals, and Brian Daboll gets fired by the Giants. Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Jessica Rabbit is apparently getting her own movie! Today is of course, Veterans Day, and I talked about some of the deals available for Veterans. Also talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show and looked at the results of our Week 10 Pigskin Picks. Actor & comedian Billy Gardell joined me this morning to talk about his upcoming stand-up tour that's hitting the Pablo Center in January. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bear that broke into the same house twice in the same night, a #FloridaMan who shot at three people outside of a bar after an argument about chickens & eggs, and a guy in California who broke into a sorority to creep on girls in the showers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another weekend in the books and I finally caved and turned the heat on in the house this morning. It was down to 59° and while I quite enjoy the chilly temps in the house, the wife certainly does NOT. Oh well. Looking at highs in the low-60's later this week, so the Harley has yet to be put away completely for the winter. In the news this morning, the latest on the government shutdown, the Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow, a look at the 50th Anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, and a new policy at Target stores. In sports, the Bucks split the weekend with a win on Friday and a loss yesterday, the Badger basketball team won and so did the football team!!!! A look at yesterday's Week 10 action in the NFL and a preview of the Packers/Eagles game tonight. And legendary NBA player & coach, Lenny Wilkins, has died. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and discussed the rather serious accusations regarding Jeremy Renner. Plus, a recap of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony over the weekend. Elsewhere in sports, two new betting scandals involving a couple of MLB pitchers and another involving six NCAA players. Plus, the tragic news about Dodgers' reliever Alex Vesia. On the flipside of that, we had some feel-good stories about a missing engagement ring on Halloween, a man who dug up a bunch of gold in his backyard while trying to install a pool, and a teacher who set up a cursive club since the school no longer teaches the subject! If your wife loves those Hallmark holiday movies, here's a list of cities that look & feel like you're actually in the movies. A new health "trend" is something that I've done for decades. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an A.I. generated country song, a couple of guys trying to steal highway signs, a hotel in Fargo that was cleaning sheets in the hot tub, a guy named "Pancake" who beat up his own father, and a dude who had eye surgery and is allegedly hallucinating since.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our last day together for a few weeks as Jean gets ready to fly to Europe! In the news this morning, the latest on the Mega Millions drawing for tonight, more & more flights getting canceled, and say goodbye to the Farmers' Almanac! In sports, the Broncos beat the Raiders last night to kick off Week 10 in the NFL, the Badger men's basketball team plays tonight while the Badger football team plays tomorrow. Drew Brees will be replacing Mark Sanchez as a full-time NFL analyst for FoxSports, and the tragic news about Marshawn Kneeland. We let you know what's on TV and in theaters this weekend, and we got Doc on the phone for his final racing report of the year thanks to County Materials in Holmen. Campbell's has already released it's annual "State Of The Sides" report and for the second year in a row…stuffing > mashed potatoes! In other food-related news, the newest TikTok "trend" is apparently just eating a bunch of beans. Elsewhere in sports, former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown was recently arrested in Dubai and extradited to the US on attempted murder charges. Also, Matt Kalil's allegedly massive penis is burning up the internet right meow. We had a new "Karen of the Day" who got very upset when a passenger in her Uber asked to roll the window down & play some music. Cool story about a retirement party for a very dedicated employee at a McDonald's in Tampa. Another "trend" that's making the rounds right now is the 3 By 3 method to improve your overall health. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a robbery at a cashless bank, a dude in Minnesota who was allegedly running a chainsaw without any clothes on, a woman in Illinois who was found hiding in the wall between two businesses, an update on that drunk substitute gym teacher in Muskego, a couple who were having sex while driving on the Autobahn in Germany at 90MPH, a #FloridaMan who threw his wad of chewing tobacco in the face of a 7-Eleven clerk because there wasn't any TP in the bathroom, and an escaped pet pig attacked a woman in Buffalo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another day in the mid-50's as we get ready for colder temps this weekend. It's Hypothetical Thursday, so we once again asked each other hypothetical questions. Jean's question for Brian was: "Who was the most influential person in your life?". Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather fly First-Class every time you fly & stay in a 1-star hotel...or stay in a 5-star hotel whenever you go somewhere & have the middle seat in economy?" Office Cora joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to this weekend in the 715. Her hypothetical question for us was: "If you could only have one condiment for the rest of your life, which one would you choose?" We also let you know what's on TV today/tonight, talked about season 2 of KPop Demon Hunters, and Miss Piggy's stand-alone movie. In sports, Week 10 in the NFL kicks off tonight with Thursday Night Football, the Bucks are off until Friday, Giannis got a black eye and it's origins are….interesting, and a look at the Badger men's basketball schedule and the Badger football schedule. Great story about a heroic teen in Florida who recently helped save a bunch of people who were stuck in their vehicles during a flash flood. And an absolutely heart-warming story about a 93 year-old man who used his smelly socks to help track down & find his lost dog. In case you missed it, Kraft recently released a new flavor of it's Mac-n-Cheese, and people have strong reactions to it. Elsewhere in sports, Alexander Ovechkin scored his 900th career goal, Kyler Murray is going on the IL, and CJ Strout is going to sit this weekend for the Texans. October just recently wrapped up, and many of you probably went to a wedding. October is the most popular month for nuptials, and we looked a list of ways you might have been rude at a wedding. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who REALLY needed to use a bathroom stall at a grocery store, a hospital in Maine is apologizing for sending letters to a bunch of LIVING patients…telling them that they are actually DEAD, a council meeting in Scotland that had to edit the recording of a recent meeting after someone went to the bathroom without turning off their camera, the benefits of having sex in the morning, and a drunk substitute teacher in WI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couple more days together before Jean jets off to Europe for a few weeks. And because she's going to be gone for awhile, we made our Weeks 10, 11, & 12 Pigskin Picks this morning. I'm firmly in the lead and can almost taste that seafood paella! Also this morning, another drawing for Mega Millions without a winner…so the jackpot is jumping to $843 million for Friday's drawing! A deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville, and tonight's Beaver Moon has some people trying to make "Moon Water". In sports, the Bucks lost to the Raptors last night, a look at the Week 10 schedule for the NFC North teams, and the big moves in the NFL yesterday ahead of the trade deadline. Elsewhere in sports, the first CFP Rankings are out, LIV Golf is shifting to a 72-hole tournament, Tom Brady clones his dog, the UFC has a big issue with fixed fights, and even though the team sucks…Badger football fans are out-drinking everyone this season. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and some great news regarding the "Mummy" movie franchise! Today is "National Redhead Day", so make sure you celebrate the gingers in your life! Feels like this happens every year…is it too early to put up your Xmas decorations? Heroic story about a couple on a roller coaster who saved a teenager when her seatbelt came undone mid-ride! And a man in NYC with special needs went missing on Halloween but was found during the NY Marathon thanks to a Good Samaritan. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who got arrested for DUI on Halloween while dressed as an inmate, people in Kentucky apparently thought they could vote for the Mayor of NYC in yesterday's election, a man in Ohio who robbed a bank and got 400 dollar bills, a ban on a certain kind of porn in the UK, and a bear in Colorado that got into someone's car and couldn't get out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday is here and the weather is going to be beautiful! 62° and mostly sunny today. Took down most of the Halloween decorations yesterday. Got a few more left today and then getting the Christmas stuff on the house. On the show today, we let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show just after 8am. Week 9 of the NFL regular season finished up last night with the Cowboys losing to the Cardinals, so we took a look at our Pigskin Picks…and it's not getting any better for Jean. We talked about tonight's Mega Millions drawing, the AC/DC show at Camp Randall Stadium that got announced yesterday, and an update on 3i/Atlas!!! In sports, the Bucks got a nice win over Indy last night, the Badgers men's basketball team kicked off it's regular season with a victory, Tucker Kraft is officially OUT for the rest of the season, and Cam Little got "randomly" drug tested by the NFL after his historic 68-yard field goal on Sunday! Yesterday, People magazine announced it's "Sexiest Man Alive" on Jimmy Fallon's show, and Macaulay Culkin recently reprised his role as Kevin McCallister from "Home Alone" in an ad for Home Instead. Plus, is "Wheel of Fortune" getting too raunchy? Great story about a couple of farm workers in California who helped save a bunch of kids from a burning bus, and another story from California where three brothers found a mint Superman comic #1 in their mother's attic after she passed away. A recent poll found that the average parent has to answer 46 questions a day from their child. YIKES! Even though Thanksgiving is still weeks away, we had a couple of turkey-day related stories this morning, including a new Thanksgiving-flavored Oreo collection, and Amazon's $25 Thanksgiving meal. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who lied about finding a needle in her child's Halloween candy and is now facing charges, a woman in Pennsylvania who tried to light a crack pipe while in a hospital bed and suffered severe burns, a man in Virginia who went shopping at Walmart without any clothes on, and a hockey coach who got fired after he wore a Nazi costume to a Halloween party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for an inspiring journey through untold stories of brilliance and creativity! In this episode, we dive deep into two incredible narratives that shine a light on overlooked pioneers who have transformed our understanding of science and music. First up, we meet Katie Hafner, the powerhouse behind the Lost Women of Science podcast and Middle Grade Novel. She's on a mission to uncover the remarkable stories of women scientists who have been systematically erased from history. Imagine brilliant minds whose groundbreaking work was stolen, ignored, or simply forgotten. From Dora Richardson, who synthesized the life-saving breast cancer drug tamoxifen, to Katie's own grandmother who researched premature infant blindness, these women are finally getting the recognition they deserve. Then, we switch gears to D A Royster's heartwarming tale of "Happy Music," a vibrant celebration of New Orleans jazz history. Through the eyes of a young girl, we explore the legendary Club Desire - a groundbreaking venue started by Dana's grandfather in the 1940s. This was no ordinary music club - it was a cultural landmark where legends like Fats Domino and Ella Fitzgerald got their start, breaking racial barriers one musical note at a time. Both stories share a powerful message: creativity, innovation, and passion know no boundaries. Whether you're a science enthusiast, music lover, or just someone who appreciates incredible human stories, this episode will inspire you to look beyond the surface and celebrate the unsung heroes who have shaped our world. Want to learn more? Check out "Lost Women of Science" and "Happy Music" - two books that prove extraordinary stories are waiting to be discovered. Don't miss this chance to be inspired, educated, and moved by the incredible journeys of remarkable women who refused to be forgotten. Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com Follow Us On Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/ X - https://x.com/jedliemagic LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/ Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!