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Here we go with another Tuesday. Some rain possible this morning…hopefully if it does rain, it'll dry out by the time I have to mow the lawn this afternoon. We started the show this morning with the latest news on the flooding in the Milwaukee area this past weekend, including Governor Evers declaring a state of emergency. Also in the news this morning, President Donald Trump is deploying the National Guard in the city of Washington to take over for the city's police department, a nationwide recall on a hand soap, Oktoberfest tickets are on-sale now, and a wild video of a passenger boat in Hawaii crashing into shore. In sports, the Brewers just won't stop winning, week 2 of the NFL preseason begins on Friday, the schedule & bracket for the Little League World Series is out, the College football AP Top 25 has Texas at the top, and the UFC is moving to Paramount! Elsewhere in sports, Skip Bayless reviews "Happy Gilmore 2", and the Vikings have a new male cheerleader this year and people on the internet are not happy. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, a late-night announcement from T-Swift! No Grant Bilse this week as he's on a fishing trip. But no worries, he'll be back next week to tell us all about it. A very cool story about a couple of lifeguards at a public pool in Ohio who left their posts to save a possible drowning victim at a nearby creek, and another incredible story about a groom who learned sign language before exchanging his vows. After attending several different music festivals over the last few weeks & months, Brian & Jean looked at an interesting list of some of the strangest things found left behind after a music fest. And the latest NFL sensation isn't a player, but rather his mom! In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a wedding DJ that was walking around in a very interesting outfit, a man who "accidentally" shot his wife & then stopped for a beer on his way to bring her to the emergency room, a guy who survived two days with a crossbow bolt stuck in his brain, a scary study about A.I. and what it really thinks about us, and a #FloridaWoman who stopped to help an injured opossum & got killed by another driver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Tuesday and I've got to mow my lawn. The grass is in desperate need of a trim. So, I've got that on the schedule for this afternoon. In the news this morning, the latest on the Canadian wildfires affecting our air quality, a recall on butter, some accidents in Sturgis, and a bear in Wisconsin that had a plastic jug on it's head gets a little bit of help. In sports, the Brewers remain hot with a win over the Braves last night, the NFL preseason officially kicks off on Thursday night, and the first Coaches Poll of the season is out! Elsewhere in sports, the first ever Gaudreau 5k raised a ton of money for charity, and check out this close-call between an NHL mascot & a big bear! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, our buddy Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk Wisconsin sports. Cool story about a brother & sister who found one another after nearly 80 years apart! And check out what some places are starting to do to fight back against travel influencers. We talked about "lazy meals" and the latest health advice, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman at Disney who got arrested for meth possession, another woman who ALSO got popped for possessing meth AND had a glass pipe INSIDE her, a MASSIVE rat that was discovered by pest control workers, a Texas deputy who threatened to hand out more speeding tickets because she didn't get laid, a zoo in Denmark that wants your pets to feed their lions, a new law in Louisiana that penalizes slow drivers, and a man caught masturbating & doing meth on the floor of a public restroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got some rain this morning. Looks like more on the way tomorrow. Cooling off quite a bit by tomorrow, too! Started the morning off with the latest on the deadly shooting in NYC, an update on the bear attack in Comstock a few weeks ago, a foundation in our area wants to add more cameras downtown, an Eau Claire man is facing several charges of possessing child pornography, and Wisconsin's Secretary of State announces that she's not going to run for Governor. In sports, the Brewers took sole possession of 1st place in the NL Central with a win over the Cubs last night, Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg passed away, Deion Sanders gave an update on his health issues, and Brycer Harper gets into heated exchange with MLB Commissioner, Rob Manfred. Elsewhere in sports, all the details on this weekend's MLB Speedway Classic in Tennessee. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Jim Cramer's on-air F-Bomb from yesterday had Brian feeling nostalgic about the time Jean let one fly on-air. A cool story about one young Diamondbacks fan who got to spend a very special day with his favorite team, and the world's most premature baby keeps defying the odds & celebrates his 1st birthday! Do you have a special phrase you use when you've got to poop? A Redditor asked that very question and we looked at some of the better responses. Also on the show today, a look at whether or not we should change the minimum age to drink…and the minimum age to drive. (not at the same time, obviously!) And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who assaulted another guy on the golf course for playing too slow, a retirement party in California that featured booze & strippers, a guy who rented a car in Canada that had traces of Fentanyl inside, a monster truck tire fell off & bounced out of the arena and smashed a car in the parking lot, and a woman in Massachusetts who got attacked by a vicious raccoon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready, because that heat is coming! Looking at 94° tomorrow with some showers in the morning and more rain likely on Thursday. We talked about the upcoming "heat dome" in the news this morning…along with the haze from the Canadian wildfires. Also in the news, the search for Eliotte Heinz continues, Malcolm-Jamal Warner died over the weekend in a drowning accident, a Wisconsin murder suspect who was arrested in Nebraska just faced an extradition hearing, and a federal judge sentenced a former Louisville police detective to 33 months in prison for his role in the death of Breonna Taylor. In sports, the Brewers continued their hot streak by beating the Mariners last night, the Packers have signed Zach Tom to an extension, Chris Paul is heading back to the Clippers, and Will Levis is done for the season already. Elsewhere in sports, Jake Retzlaff is leaving BYU for Tulane, and Deion Sanders is still dealing with some sort of health issue. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show about kiss-cams after the whole Coldplay debacle. Speaking of TV, Stephen Colbert clapped back at President Trump on the Late Show last night. Check out this kid in NY who launched his own burger stand and is giving away free burgers to Veterans along with donating to Veteran's causes. What's the perfect gift for a kid? A writer for Slate suggests that it's some candy & $20! A new study reveals the minimum age that kids should get phones & social media. And a list of some of the current tech that will seem ridiculous in 50 years. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an ad executive from NYC who got drunk in #Florida and pissed off a rooftop bar onto some people below, a drug dealer who accidentally texted a police officer, a dog who got adopted from a shelter…shaved from the head down…and returned to the shelter hours later, a woman who attacked another woman at a Walmart with a sock filled with rocks, and a guy who drove his lawnmower on a busy highway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final day in the studio before heading to Rock Fest! I've got the beers in the fridge in the camper, a bag full of Bacon, and I'm ready to rock! Hope to see a bunch of you there! In the news this morning, the Lansing bridge is going to get demolished later this year, the latest info on the bear attack in Comstock, an update on the flooding in Texas, an assisted living facility in Massachusetts resulted in multiple deaths & injuries, and the Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to fire hundreds of workers in the Education Dept. In sports, a recap of last night's home run derby, Jacob Misirowski responds to the backlash of his addition to the All Star roster, Teddy Bridgewater gets in trouble for giving impermissible benefits to some of his players, and Wemby has been cleared to return after his season-ending blood clots. Elsewhere in sports, John Elway won't be in any trouble for the recent death of his former agent, and Conor McGregor sends unsolicited dick pics on his birthday. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us to talk Wisconsin sports and his recent fishing injuries! Cool story about a horse race without any horses, and check out this mailman who adopted a dog that he got to know while delivering mail. There's a new app coming out for single Disney fans who want to find true love, and the latest TikTok "trend" involves Sharpies. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who stole a bunch of sex toys & ice cream from a Walmart, a guy is in a fight with his HOA over handing out free water, a man escaped prison in France by hiding in some luggage, and a creepy-ass teddy bear in California turned out to be an art project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday is here and there's lots to get to! We let you know what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show, and we talked about the latest use for A.I. In the news this morning, the latest on the flooding in Texas, an update on the Judge Dugan case, bond is set for Jacob Klaver, the Epstein list apparently doesn't exist, and the TSA is now letting people wear their shoes during check-in. In sports, the Brewers beat up the Dodgers last night, a bunch of moves in the NBA, and good news from Dick Vitale! Speaking of good news, check out this hiker who was saved with a little help from his dog, a bullied teen got a rather large escort to prom, and a website that helps calm people with cat purring noises. Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the upcoming home-run derby at the MLB All-Star game, and have you heard about the Curse of J.K. Simmons? In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drug dealer who got busted for dealing drugs while in court, a fitness bro who kept working out at a fitness event after his girlfriend passed out, a guy in Wisconsin who tried to flee from the cops by swimming across a lake, a bee attack in France, a pet lion that got loose & attacked some kids, and a family of bears broke into a house & ate a bunch of snacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boy did it come down yesterday! More rain possible today…and much cooler with a high of just 79°. On the show this morning, we let you know what's on TV later today and what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday. Plus, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show just after 8am. In the news this morning, the latest on the Iran situation, fired UWL Chancellor Joe Gow is set for his day in court, a Woodman's store in Madison saw it's roof collapse last night, Elijah Vue's father wants a new trial, and the undocumented immigrant in the Hannah Dugan case is getting deported. In sports, the Brewers started their series with the Pirates last night, the NBA Draft begins tomorrow night, Jrue Holiday is on the move, and the US soccer team wrapped up the CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage. Elsewhere in sports, season 2 of the Netflix show "Quarterback" is returning, and after OKC's win in the NBA Finals, the odds for the favorite to win it all next season have been updated. We talked about an inspiring 100 year-old woman who's still hitting it hard at the gym, and a heroic 4 year-old who helped save her teacher when she suffered a seizure. We've all heard the urban legend that if you die in a dream, you die in real life….well, a new study reveals that having frequent nightmares could actually be killing you! Record heat throughout the area has caused a bunch of roads to buckle, and one of these incidents is going viral because the pavement was caught buckling just as a car was driving over it, sending the vehicle airborne! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a family is upset that a large inheritance is going to a male escort…rather than the family, a beekeeper released a swarm of bees to attack police when they pulled him over, a #FloridaMan who broke into a vacant home to avoid going home to his angry wife, an a rumor about Ric Flair is making it's way around the internet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Partly cloudy with a high of 80° today! Looking like some more rain moving into the area tomorrow afternoon/evening. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday this morning and we spoke with our buddy, Grant Bilse, of the Wisco Sports show! In the news this morning, a registered sex offender in Prairie du Chien was arrested after luring a 14 year-old girl into a van, Governor Evers declared June 16th as "Kwik Trip Day" in Wisconsin to celebrate their anniversary, the MyPillow guy was found guilty of defamation, an update on the Vance Boelter story, and Trump warns the citizens of Tehran to get out while they still can. In sports, the Brewers start a 3-game series in Chicago tonight against the Cubs, the Thunder beat the Pacers last night to take a 3-2 series lead in the NBA finals, the NHL Stanley Cup Final continues tonight with game six from Florida, there was a no-hitter in the College World Series yesterday, Team USA announced it's first six hockey players for the 2026 Winter Olympics, and the Kings' Anze Kopitar won the Lady Byng trophy! Elsewhere in sports, a singer decided to perform the National Anthem in Spanish before a recent Dodgers game, and Joey Chestnut is officially coming back for the 4th of July hot dog eating competition! Great video of an elephant saving a gazelle that was drowning, and check out this really old tortoise who just celebrated his first Father's Day! Another heart-warming story out of Texas as a principal hand-wrote personalized letters to all 443 of his graduating students! Had a couple of work-related stories this morning, including the results of a study about working 50 or more hours a week & the impact on your brain, the younger generation is trying to normalize in-office sex, and the Top 10 daily interactions that make us sick of people! And if you're really sick of people and want to live a lonely life in your old age, it might help you live longer! In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who called the cops on his neighbors over 3,000 times this year, a turkey soaked in tequila that nearly burned down an apartment in Madison, and a #FloridaWoman who was petting a gator!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After some rain yesterday, it was actually a really nice afternoon. Today's going to be warm with plenty of sun all day long. In the news this morning, the latest on the riots & protesting in Los Angeles, the death of music legend Sly Stone, the Lansing Bridge has reopened, a bunch of states are suing to block 23 & Me from selling it's customer data, and the death of a legendary basketball coach in Wisconsin. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Braves last night, the Panthers beat the crap out of the Oilers in game three of the Stanley Cup Final last night, Olympic hero T.J. Oshie has announced his retirement, Jaire Alexander was released by the Packers, the Colts have officially transitioned their ownership after Jim Irsay's death, and the NBA Finals continue tomorrow night. Elsewhere in sports, the people of Pittsburgh don't seem too thrilled to have Aaron Rodgers as their QB, and the FAMU Athletic Director is in some hot water! We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new for New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am. With Father's Day right around the corner, we looked at a list of some of the best "movie dads", and a list of movies to watch with pops on his special day. Had a nice story about an EXTREMELY cute baby raccoon that was rescued recently. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got busted for driving 130mph because he was late for a job interview, a #FloridaMan who called 911 when the stripper wouldn't have sex with him in the champagne room, an update on the meth raccoon, and a sex cult is in some big trouble!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After yesterday's warm weather, things cool off today with a high of just 72° and some showers & thunderstorms throughout the area. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports show. In the news this morning, the horrible killing of Jonathan Joss yesterday, Italy's Mount Etna erupted, one of the Manson Family murderers has been released on parole, a pet zebra escaped in Tennessee & caused some chaos, and the DNR issued another air quality warning because of the Canadian wildfires. In sports, the Brewers extended their winning streak to eight games with a victory over the Reds last night, the NHL finals begin tomorrow night and the NBA finals begin on Thursday. Elsewhere in sports, Saquon Barkley is on the cover of the new Madden game, the Lions center has retired, Journalism is set to run at the Belmont Stakes, and the Mariners are going to retire Randy Johnson's number. We talked about some money-saving "hacks" that might be costing you more than you know…and a new filter on Tinder to weed out the short dudes. Country legend George Strait recently gifted a new home to a Military Veteran, and a woman discovered she had a tumor thanks to a mistake made by an MRI technician. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy trying to get a bunch of venomous snakes on a plane, a woman who strangled her roommate because of dirty dishes, a woman in Louisiana who destroyed a car with syrup & sugar, and the latest on Bonnie Blue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A wet one today with more rain likely tomorrow. In the news this morning, tragedy at UW-Platteville yesterday, a bridge over Tank Creek is a total loss, a roundabout is being added to Theater Rd. in Onalaska, an update on the Louisiana jailbreak, and the Menendez brothers parole hearing has been pushed back. In sports, the Brewers hung on to beat the Orioles last night, a look at the playoff action in the NBA & NHL tonight, Eagles head coach Nick Siriani gets an extension, and the Tush Push is back up for a vote this week. Elsewhere in sports, the WNBA is looking into some fan comments directed at Angel Reese, and Tyrese Haliburton surprises a Pacers fan who went viral over the weekend. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and what else is on the boob-tube today. Plus, Netflix is stepping up to save Sesame St.! Speaking of Netflix, today is "National Streaming Day". And of course, there's some deals out there on streaming services, and we played "Identify that streaming service SFX" to test Jean's knowledge. Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am. Plus, three funny & cute animal stories this morning. One involving a black bear cub who lost it's mother, a couple of pandas are falling in love, and a cat didn't like being at the vet, so it escaped and headed home. Have you ever been interrupted at work by a meeting? You aren't alone. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a delivery driver at the Chicago airport, a cat that was being used as a "drug mule" at a prison in Costa Rica, a #FloridaMan who shot his neighbor's cow, and a funeral home that put the wrong body on display.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not too bad today with a high of just 83° and some clouds in the forecast. Good weather to mow the jungle that is my lawn. In the news this morning, the latest on an officer-involved shooting in Jackson County yesterday, Gary Day is now facing federal charges in the abduction of Sophia Franklin, a Tomah man is sentenced for child sex crimes, and the Wisconsin DMV found nearly $37 million in fraud loss from odometer rollbacks in the last year! In sports, the Brewers lost the series opener to the Guardians last night, we recapped last night's NBA playoff action including the injury to Jayson Tatum. And we talked about the NHL games from last night. Plus, a look ahead to tonight's playoff matchups in the NBA & NHL. Elsewhere in sports, could Giannis be on the move? The NFL announced it's upcoming season opener between the Cowboys & Eagles, the winning Kentucky Derby jockey is being fined & suspended for whipping his horse too much, and an Olympian gets his medals back after they were lost in a fire. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we also talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show. And we also played some clips from our interview with Pat Smage, who will be performing at the Big River Rally as part of the Moto Motion Entertainment stunt show! Some very cute baby raccoons were recently rescued from the Chase Center in San Francisco, a group of guys who were lost at sea for almost two months just got rescued, and a former Royal Marine just completed the longest triathlon in history. It's a pretty incredible story! There's a "newish" hack that's back in the news because of a guy from Australia. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who tried to drive through a street festival so she could get to work, a guy who borrowed 100 books from his local library so he could burn them in a live video on social media, a skydiver who dropped his iPhone 14,000 feet & found it still working, and an Amazon driver who peed & pooped in people's yards while delivering packages!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hope everyone survived Cinco de Mayo. I was in bed by about 6:30pm after getting almost no sleep last night due to our late return from Nashville. Now I'm all caught up on sleep & ready to go. In the news this morning, the entire police department in Arcadia is gone, there's a recall on tomatoes, nobody injured in a fire at the Pablo Center, a boat capsized off the coast of San Diego and several people are dead or unaccounted for, Skype is no longer a thing, and the Rochester mom in a viral video from last week has now raised over $500,000 in GoFundeMe donations. In sports, the Brewers beat the Astros last night, we recapped the NBA & NHL action from last night, and we took a look at the upcoming NBA & NHL playoff schedules. The Ravens have cut Justin Tucker and Michigan's head coach is getting suspended for at least two games next season. Elsewhere in sports, the fan who fell over the wall at the Pirates game is up & walking again, and guess who's got the best selling rookie jersey in the NFL right now? We let you know what's on TV today and what's new on New Release Tuesday. And as we always do on Tuesday mornings, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show. The Big River Rally is coming up in June, so we spoke to Bobby Friss about his upcoming appearance at the event. You can listen to the entire interview here. The conclave to determine a new Pope starts tomorrow. Meanwhile the now deceased Pope had an outgoing wish that's about to become a reality. And check this donkey that's going viral because it's got two moms! In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who broke into a church and pissed in the holy water, a kid who accidentally ordered a bunch of lollipops from Amazon, another idiot who got too close to a crocodile while trying to take a selfie, a robot that tried to beat the shit out of some factory workers, and a kid who tried to drive his younger sister to get some McDonald's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last day of the week for me…then I'm off to Nashville for Metallication! The storms in La Crosse weren't nearly as bad as the forecasts were predicting. More rain possible in the area on Thursday. In the news this morning, a former WI prison warden is ordered to pay a fine in the death of an inmate, Governor Tony Evers announced a new lawsuit against the Trump administration, a judge in Wisconsin has delayed the release of one of the "Slender Man" girls, the WIAA has approved NIL deals for high school students, and a man in Tomah is arrested for attempted homicide. In sports, the Brewers start a 3-game series against the White Sox in Chicago tonight, Damian Lillard tore his achilles and might be out for ALL of next season, a recap of last night's NBA & NHL action, and a look at tonight's playoff schedules. Elsewhere in sports, some penalties announced by NASCAR following Sunday's race at Talladega, and the Trump administration said that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX by allowing a transgender swimmer to compete on the women's team. We let you know what's on TV today and what's new on New Release Tuesday. And we spoke to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show. Plus, a list of things to look forward to in the month of May! Couple of viral videos from the last few days…one is a mailman who returned some money he found in the driveway of one of the houses on his route, and another is a woman who painted her cousin's nails before she was taken off life support. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bank robber who got busted by his rental car, an inmate who escaped jail with just two days left on his sentence, a baby that nearly bled to death from a circumcision, a family is suing a school district after their child committed suicide, and a neighborhood in Seattle is upset about RAMPANT masturbation in a city park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some light rain this morning. Looking forward to temps in the 70's the next few days. Just hope it dries out a bit so I can get the bike out. In the news this morning, the latest on the death of the Pope, including the cause of death, some interesting facts about his life, and the flags in Wisconsin will be at half-staff in honor of his passing. Also in the news, a pork product recall, a well-known bull elk was shot & killed in Black River Falls, and a strip club in Dodge County is now going to be a place of worship. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Giants last night, the Bucks take on the Pacers tonight for game two of that series, and a recap of last night's NBA playoff games along with the scores from last night's NHL playoff action. Elsewhere in sports, a look ahead to tonight's NBA & NHL schedules, Cooper Flagg officially declaring for the NBA draft, and Shannon Sharpe getting accused of sexual assault. We let you know what's on TV tonight along with what's new on New Release Tuesday, and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show! Cool story about the world's oldest penguin, and an 83 year-old woman just checked something off her bucket list! Have you ever felt like you got abducted by aliens? A guy who claims he was abducted has a list of things to look out for that might be signs you were also beamed-up by little green men. Today is Earth Day, so we took a look at some stats & info and ways to help out. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a vandal in California who cut down a bunch of trees in downtown LA, a very bizarre interview with a couple of twins in Australia, a mayor in California with a very unique suggestion for dealing with the homeless problem in his city, a woman who abducted her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend, and a #Florida woman who held a fight club in a class where she was the substitute teacher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rainy start to the day…some sun later this afternoon. Today is Tax Day, so hopefully you got all the appropriate forms and remembered to put a stamp on that envelope. We went over a list of deals you can take advantage of today, along with some other stats & info on Tax day. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am to recap his trip to Iceland and talk Wisconsin sports! In the news this morning, the municipal clerk in Madison who's being investigated for missing ballots has resigned, the DNR has suspended burn permits in 24 counties in the state, an all-female crew went to "space" yesterday aboard Blue Origin, and the Trump administration is freezing $2.2 billion in funding to Harvard University. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Tigers last night, Paige Bueckers went #1 in the WNBA draft, and the NBA Playoffs kick off tonight with the play-in tourney tonight. Elsewhere in sports, you can now check out a Joe Mauer statue outside Target Field, Aaron Judge will be the Captain for Team American in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and Vice President JD Vance almost destroyed the Ohio State College Football National Championship trophy yesterday during the team's White House visit. A pet turtle that went missing during a tornado has been found & returned home safely, a Philly police officer is in the news for saving a five year-old kid who wandered onto the roof of his house, and a woman is walking across the country to raise money & awareness for Alzheimer's. Talked about what's on TV tonight and let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man running around a Disney park, a woman who pretended to be mute for sixteen years to collect disability benefits, a man who vandalized a woman's home & vehicle a YEAR after they were involved in a vehicular accident, a mom who left her daughter in her car after she drunkenly crashed into an irrigation canal, and a #FloridaMan who shot himself to try & gain sympathy from a female coworker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another "meh" day in the 608. Jean's last day for the week as she's heading to Nashville tomorrow on a bus trip with her daughters and some listeners. In the news this morning, another Ford recall on over 105,000 vehicles, a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice has surrendered his law license, a bunch of glass doors & windows in downtown La Crosse were smashed last week, and the Brewers officially released the info on Uecker Day at Miller Park later this season. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday & what's on TV tonight. Grant Bilse is in Iceland this week, so we didn't get a call from him today. But we did talk about last night's NCAA men's National Championship game, the Bucks & Brewers both playing tonight, and the new commits for the WI Badgers basketball team. Elsewhere in sports, Packers President Mark Murhpy is confident that the "tush push" will eventually get banned by the NFL, an assistant GM with the Detroit Tigers got fired for sending pics of his wiener to some female staffers, and a California man is in big trouble for selling fraudulent memorabilia. Brian's leaving later this month to see Metallica in Nashville, and he might be donating some blood while in Music City after the band teamed up with the Red Cross to run blood drives in the cities they are touring in. Cool story about a dog that's been missing for FIVE years that just recently got reunited with it's owner thanks to some frat bros. Spring cleaning isn't just for your closets and kitchens…maybe you should be looking at doing a digital cleaning this Spring? And in case you've been living under a rock, we had the latest on the #Florida fishing charter captain who went viral late last week. In New Mexico, criminal charges have been filed for a JV baseball player who allegedly urinated in an opposing team's water jug. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people's faith in ChatGPT, a massage that caused a stroke, a bunch of kids that shoved their younger brother into a claw machine, a #Florida McDonald's employee who assaulted a customer over some ranch dressing, and a guy in Texas who burned his girlfriend with soup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After taking yesterday off to host a bus to the Brewers home opener, we are both back in the studio & ready for a nice, short, 4-day work week. Kicked things off this morning with some election news as we head to the polls today, plus a drug bust in Black River Falls over the weekend, and the Wisconsin Beef Council's Elite 8 Burgers from around the state. In sports, the Brewers got shellacked AGAIN yesterday…this time by the visiting Kansas City Royals, the Bucks look to finish the season strong starting at home tonight against the Suns, and the NCAA men's & women's Final Fours are set! Elsewhere in sports, everyone is talking about torpedo bats! Jurickson Profar got suspended by MLB for 80 games, and former NFL player, Richard Sherman, had his home robbed at gunpoint while family members were in the house. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am! Cool story about a couple of neighbors who've lived next to each other for almost 40 years and share a birthday. Today is the first of the month, so we hooked you up with a list of things to look forward to in April…and since it's also "April Fool's Day", we took a gander at a list of some harmless pranks people have pulled on their significant other. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a criminal involved in a high-speed chase who stopped to put air in his tires, a man in Utah who walked into a restaurant with no clothing on and "flexing aggressively" towards other customers, a #FloridaWoman who allegedly assaulted someone with a conch, and a guy in India who would poop his pants in order to avoid being captured by police! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sure, today's going to be decent, but I'm looking at 69° on Friday and getting ready for a ride! Weather will definitely be better later this week. In the news this morning, a possible recall may be coming for thousands of Ford F-150 trucks, 23 & Me is filing for bankruptcy, a nurse in Monroe County is being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a patient, a new craft beer festival is coming to the Wisconsin Dells, and the former Minnesota Senator accused of soliciting a minor for prostitution is staying in jail for now. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Suns last night, MLB opening day is just a few sleeps away, JuJu Watkins is out for the rest of the season with a leg injury, and the men's March Madness Sweet 16 kicks off on Thursday. Elsewhere in sports, now that a bunch of teams have been eliminated from the tournament, college basketball coaches are heading all over the place for a new gig. And the Hulkster is losing massive amounts of popularity, apparently. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show now that he's back from his trip to Mexico. Is your home full of dust? Here's five tips to help clean things up a bit this Spring. Are you a fan of Fireball? Are you over 90 years old? Well, you could win a "lifetime supply" of the whisky. Have you heard of the term "Boomerasking"?? It has little to do with someone's age, but more to do with wanting to talk about yourself, rather than listen to someone else's story. These videos always get me in the #Feels…a retired Military K-9 & his Army Veteran handler were recently reunited and the clips are emotional! Plus, a funny story about a goat & a kangaroo that worked together to escape the farm. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who ran over a bicyclist on her way to a golf lesson, an elementary school teacher who exposed himself in class while he urinated into a trash can, a pilot who forgot his passport at the airport & had to turn a flight around to go get it, another pilot who had to make an emergency landing because some asshole on a plane refused to give up his cigarette lighter, and a man got his girlfriend's hand stuck in his mouth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final day of decent weather before we see some rain & snow move into the area tomorrow. In the news this morning, Adam Fravel is appealing his conviction, Forever 21 is the latest business to file for bankruptcy and close stores, Trader Joe's has another recall, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is speaking at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire tonight, and what happened with Tracy Morgan last night? In sports, the Bucks play the Warriors tonight, and the First Four of the NCAA men's basketball tourney also get started this evening on TruTV. Rory got the win yesterday in a playoff at the Players Championship, and the Major League Baseball regular season officially kicked off in Tokyo this morning. Elsewhere in sports, the Badger women are getting ready for the NCAA Frozen Four this weekend, and a Michigan baseball player had to apologize for a recent on-field celebration. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Had a bunch of animal-related stories this morning, including a cat getting rescued after being stranded on an overpass in Vegas for a few weeks, and a bear that survived brain surgery. Played a round of "Who'd you rather?" - Money, love, or time??? Check out this listing on Zillow. Might be one of the best of all time! And with today being the kick-off to March Madness, we took a look at some of the stats & info regarding lost production at work & some of the gambling numbers. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people getting so much Botox that they're building up and immunity to it, a massive amount of BORGs that were confiscated during the St. Paddy's Day parade in Boston, a USPS worker who stole a BUNCH of checks and used the money to travel & go to strip clubs, an alligator that got left in a hotel room, a woman who tried to sell some toes on the black market, a robbery involving snakes instead of guns or knives, and a #FloridaMan who pulled a gun at karaoke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another beautiful day yesterday with temps dropping a bit today. Back into the 60's on Wednesday & Thursday…and maybe getting close to 80° on Friday! In the news this morning, an update on the Pope's condition, more info on the Northside shooting on Sunday afternoon, a charge of child neglect in the Josie Dikeman case will not be dismissed, a unique event is coming to the NFL Draft in Green Bay in April, and a 4 year-old in Wisconsin called 911 after his mom ate his ice cream! In sports, we went over the Big Ten Tournament schedule, talked about tonight's Bucks game against the Pacers, the Packers moves on day one of NFL free agency, and Sam Darnold getting PAID by moving to Seattle. Elsewhere in sports, a look at some of the other big free agency moves in the NFL, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is done for the season and will be getting Tommy John surgery, and the Brewers announced their post-game concert schedule for the upcoming season. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight & also what's new on New Release Tuesday. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am to talk about his reactions to the NFL roster moves. A heroic 9 year-old saved his friend's life by performing the Heimlich maneuver as he was choking on a granola bar and it was all caught on video. Apparently, there's a new way to cook eggs and it takes about a half hour from start to finish. No thanks. Claussen's is now selling just the pickle juice in case you're not interested in the actual pickles, and a pizza place in Australia is going viral for putting orange slices on pizza. We also talked about some of the common dreams people have. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a man who got shot in the leg by his own dog, a woman who got locked in a steam room by a coworker, a town in #Florida named "Taintsville", a woman who locked her lover on the balcony of their apartment & he froze to death, and a man in NH stole a car…got into an accident…and took off his clothes & wandered around in the middle of a highway butt-ass naked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here comes the rain & snow! Was already raining this morning and we're looking at a switch to snow sometime during the overnight. In the news this morning…an update on the Pope's condition, an audit in Wisconsin found not one single voting machine error during the November elections, it's been a month since the Amber Alert for Sophia Franklin was issued & she still hasn't been found, a bill to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls & women's sports failed to advance, and a New Richmond man is arrested & charged with murdering his wife. In sports, the Bucks play the Hawks tonight, the Badgers play the Gophers tomorrow night & somehow only slipped one spot in the AP Top 25 poll after losing to MSU on Sunday, Sam Darnold likely won't be franchise tagged by the Vikings, and Jimmy Johnson is retiring from Fox Sports. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new for New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am. Some emotional stories about a father/daughter dance and video store owner that recently closed his store but saved one customer's favorite movies. Sad news as the "Man with the Golden Arm" recently passed away after helping to save the lives of millions of children. Elsewhere in sports, Jimmy Butler is allegedly a bad tenant, the L.A. Kings messed up BIG time, and a student sinks a 94' putt on a basketball court to win a brand new car! You know when a friend recommends a show to you, and adds: "Give it a few episodes, I swear it's good"? Well, they're probably not wrong. The latest stupid TikTik trend/challenge is apparently feeding butter to your baby to help them sleep through the night. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who stabbed her boyfriend because he wouldn't eat her cooking, an A.I. robot that attacked a crowd of people after a "software glitch", another #FloridaWoman who tried to use Mountain Dew to cover up her crimes, and a woman who caught her husband cheating on her in the back of a van. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have almost NO snow in my front yard after yesterday. Backyard is a swampy disaster, but the front of my house is clear! Even that dreaded hump at the end of the driveway is gone. More warm weather the rest of this week with a possibility of 55° on Friday! In the news this morning, the latest on the condition of the Pope, a deadly gas leak in Oakdale, legendary singer Roberta Flack passed away yesterday at the age of 88, and the Joann Fabric store in Onalaska will now close permanently. Over to the world of sports, where the Bucks are in Houston tonight to take on the Rockets and may be without Giannis, the Badgers stay at #11 in the most recent AP Top 25 poll and play tonight at home against unranked Washington, the Packers apparently are lobbying to get the "tush push" banned by the NFL, and a Broncos coach was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer at an airport. Elsewhere in sports, the IU Indianapolis men's basketball team escaped without injury after their bus caught fire, and a hockey ref took a puck right to the wedding tackle! We also talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show…on his birthday!!! Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we also talked about Starbucks discontinuing some of their less-popular menu items. Crazy story about a family's cat that went missing while they were moving only to show up in their new home after it got stuck in a couch! There's another stupid trend on TikTok where people drop different items on their feet and rate the level of pain. Interesting move by JetBlue as they will now comp your vacation if it gets rained out(with stipulations, of course!) We talked about some of the federal offices in Wisconsin that are being looked at by the DOGE, and did you see Alec Baldwin get harassed by a Trump impersonator? Surprised he kept his cool. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who got addicted to Candy Crush and just won a bunch of money in a lawsuit because of her addiction, a guy who got busted trying to smuggle cocaine in his wig, a pilot who got bit by a tarantula MID-FLIGHT, a woman in NH who was peeing on the food at a grocery store where she worked for the last four years, and a couple who got stuck on a flight sitting next to a dead woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another brutally cold day in the Coulee Region. Looking up, though. Might see the mid-20's by Friday, and into the 40's on Sunday! Hello, car wash!!! Started the morning with an incredible story about a plane crash where no one died…even though the plane eventually ended upside-down! Plus, today's the primary in Wisconsin, so we reminded everyone to get out & vote! Also in WI, the latest on the Amber Alert for Sophia Franklin. Plus, they've already changed the name to the "Gulf of America", and if one lawmaker has their way, we'll be changing the name of "Flag Day" as well. On top of it being the WI primary, it's also "National Drink Wine" day…and we offered some suggestions on how to celebrate! In sports, we talked about the Badgers moving up again in the latest rankings and another game for Wisconsin tonight against Illinois. The Bucks are off until Thursday when they welcome the Clippers to Milwaukee. Tee Higgins is getting the franchise tag again from the Bengals, and we recapped yesterday's 4 Nations Face-Off action. Elsewhere in sports, the Richie Incognito/Jonathan Martin scandal is back in the news a decade later. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new for New Release Tuesday, and we also talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show! With Mardi Gras coming up in the next few weeks, we shared an interesting story about biodegradable beads, which contain seeds, so once they break down, they can sprout plants! Plus, an AskReddit thread pertaining to words we can NEVER spell correctly. Mine is recommend. Always get it wrong the first time. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a shirtless #FloridaMan who stole a cop car, carjacked a woman while running from the police, some thieves who used a UHaul truck to smash-n-grab $10,000 worth of LEGO sets, a couple of dudes in Colorado who attempted to use a cannon to shoot over $200,000 in contraband into a prison, and a woman in Australia who got a DUI for being NINE times over the legal limit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sadly, it's not going to warm up until Friday. And even then, it's only going back into the 20's. It's another Tuesday, so we were once again joined by Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show as he is back in the Badger State after spending last week in the Big Easy for Super Bowl 59. We let you know what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday and we talked about what's on TV later tonight. Also, Brian gave his review of the "Wolf Man" movie that was recently in theaters and is now on Prime. In the news this morning, a Holmen man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual & physical abuse of young women, the family of the missing & pregnant 16 year-old girl have released a new statement, a pet microchip company abruptly shutters it's doors, and President Trump is ending the penny. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Golden State Warriors last night, the Badgers moved up considerably in the latest college basketball rankings, the Brewers report to spring training this week, and the team also announced a commemorative Bob Uecker patch to honor the Brewer legend. Elsewhere in sports, Tiger Woods pulled out of this week's tournament at Torrey Pines after the death of his mother, Anthony Mackie was just named the Grand Marshall for this weekend's Daytona 500, and Philly fans gonna Philly when the Eagles win the Super Bowl. We had a bunch of Valentine's Day stuff as we get closer to Friday…including a poll about whether or not people plan on celebrating, and what they're planning on doing if they are celebrating the holiday. Plus, an entrepreneur who will be your "villain for hire" so you can save your date on V-Day! How chivalrous! Touching story coming out of the LA Wildfires involving an elderly man & the firefighters who were able to save his home. And another heart-warming article about a sad donkey named Eeyore who recently made friends with a yoga ball. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a road rage incident involving fireworks, a Bryan Adams concert that got canceled because of a "fatberg", a #FloridaCouple who got busted for banging at a bus stop in front of a Wendy's, an update on a dealership in #Florida that carjacked one of it's own customers, and a Wisconsin couple that were arguing about their wedding venue…and one of them got stabbed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not sure what it was…but something I ate yesterday kept me up all night. Needless to say, I'm definitely planning on a nap this afternoon. Big day today as we inch closer to Sunday's Super Bowl! We talked about some of the commercials that we'll be seeing on Sunday, and we discussed the five food items that must be at a Super Bowl party. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we were scheduled to talk to Grant Bilse who is in New Orleans for a week of live broadcasts on "Radio Row"…but he was busy setting up interviews and we put our chat with him on the back burner until Thursday morning. In the news this morning, an Amber Alert has been issued in Wisconsin for a pregnant teenager, Air Wisconsin is planning on some pretty massive layoffs of it's workforce, and a truck carrying eggs crashed on a freeway in LA. In sports, the Bucks lost again last night to the Thunder, the Badgers slid in the most recent AP Top 25 rankings, Myles Garrett is looking to get out of Cleveland, and the Rams are apparently looking to get rid of Cooper Kupp. Elsewhere in sports, fans in Canada continue to boo the United States National Anthem, a gambling ring is under investigation for it's role in some unusual wagering in both the NBA & the NCAA, and an MLB umpire was just fired for sharing a legal sports betting account with a friend who then bet on baseball games. Interesting results from a study on the impact of playing Bingo with seniors, and we obviously see snow every winter…but for a lot of people in the South, they've never seen it before. Like this guy who absolutely LOVED it! Facebook turns 21 years old today, and in honor of it's birthday, we ran down a list of things you shouldn't post on social media. And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a United Airlines flight that caught fire as it was taking off, another flight that had no working restrooms, a woman who discovered her husband was having an affair, a guy who stole a car from a dealership after they denied his loan application, and a guy was shot & killed after he told his friend he could dodge bullets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up near 50° today…and into the 50's on Thursday. Gotta get the truck through a car wash! In the news this morning, Selena Gomez got destroyed in the internet after posting a video of herself crying about deported illegal immigrants, former UWL Chancellor Joe Gow is now suing in Federal court to get his job back, President Donald Trump signed even more Executive orders yesterday in regards to the military, and what is DeepSeek and why is it making the news? In sports, the Bucks got a nice win last night over the Jazz, the Badger men's basketball team moved up in the rankings again before their game against Maryland tomorrow night, and Jimmy Butler got suspended by the Miami Heat………again! Elsewhere in sports, Vanderbilt got fined again for court-storming after an upset win over Kentucky, a bunch of Eagles fans were injured after Sunday's win over the Commanders when a car plowed into a crowd, and a hammer throw accident at a high school in Colorado killed someone. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show! A couple who lost their home and almost all of their possessions in the California wildfires were able to find something extremely special in the rubble. We took a look at a list of valuable band t-shirts and also ran down a list of eight everyday things that can be considered "exercise". And during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who hid some drugs up his ass, a #FloridaDeputy who tried to smuggle drugs onto a cruise ship disguised as Skittles, a man in Texas who's under investigation for using his toddler to remove snow from his windshield, and medicinal tiger piss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think my nipple froze off this morning. Seriously cold today before warming up to about 30° tomorrow. Obviously, most of the news this morning was about yesterday's inauguration of President Trump…from the swearing-in ceremony, to his speech, to the Carrie Underwood performance, to Zuckerberg sneaking a peek at Lauren Sanchez's goodies, to Elon's "salute", to all the rest of it. In sports, THE Ohio State beat Notre Dame in last night's College Football Playoff National Championship game, and the Wisconsin Badgers have moved up in the most recent AP Top 25 poll. Plus, "Major League" is going to make it's way back into select Marcus Cinemas in Wisconsin to honor Bob Uecker after his passing last week. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday, and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show! Heroic story about a man who tried to save his dog after it fell through the ice on a frozen lake, but ended up needing to be saved himself. And speaking of the freezing temps, we went over a list of things you shouldn't leave in your car when it gets this cold. During today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Wisconsin teenager who tried to burn down a Congressman's office because of the TikTok ban, a guy who was cutting his toenails in public at an airport, a #FloridaWoman who got arrested for drug possession, a Turkish woman who got arrested for trying to bang 100 men in a day, and a guy in Texas who was trying to buy a baby to harvest it's organs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another cold one in the Coulee Region today, but warmer temps are on the way later this week with highs near 40° on Thursday & Friday. In the news this morning, the latest on the wildfires in LA County, an update on the closing of the Leinie's brewery in Chippewa Falls, a recall on some locally-produced meats, and a guy who was stalking & threatening Caitlin Clark has been arrested. In sports, we talked about the Vikings woeful performance against the Rams last night, looked ahead to this coming weekend's Divisional Round in the NFL, and talked about tonight's Bucks game and Badgers game. Also in sports, an emotional tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau from his USHL team, Mike McCarthy is gone in Dallas, and the IOC replacing some medals that were lost in the wildfires. A couple of food-related stories this morning, including a new flavor of Cheetos, and a possible new shape for Doritos. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show and got his reaction to the Packers loss on Sunday. Nice story about a former teacher who donated part of her liver to save a former student. We took a look at a recent survey of young adults that found that many of them cannot perform basic DIY tasks around the house like changing a lightbulb. Also asked "What are you sick of?" And during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who injured his penis during a fireworks display, a cop who had his car & wallet stolen by a hooker, a woman in France who thought she was dating Brad Pitt, and a #FloridaMan who tried to bang a horse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another fine day in the Coulee Region! In the news this morning, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he is resigning, Federal agencies have now joined in the search for Virgil Thew in the New Lisbon area, a Wisconsin man died after his UTV fell through the ice on Lawrence Lake, and another Wisconsin man died in a snowmobile crash in the UP. In sports, the Bucks & Badgers both got wins yesterday, and the news on Christian Watson's injury is NOT good. Plus, a recap of "Black Monday" in the NFL. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show also joined us just after 8am, and we also delved into the Skip Bayless/Fox Sports sexual battery lawsuit. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new for New Release Tuesday, and talked about the Hershey Bears setting a new record for their annual "Teddy Bear Toss". Funny story about a guy who was doing some remodeling in his parents' house & found one of his childhood Christmas presents hidden in the walls! And the Salvation Army once again had some rather generous, anonymous donations this year during their bell-ringing campaign. Did you know that 50% of Americans carry an extra pair of underwear with them "in case of an emergency"? If you're trying to get healthy in 2025 and are worried about getting the proper amount of nutrients, here's some warning signs! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some peeled bananas that keep showing up on the corner of a street in England, a Good Samaritan who turned out to be not so good, a guy who tried to sneak a BUNCH of stuff into a jail inside his rectum, and a #FloridaMan who didn't appreciate his boyfriend's spankings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here comes that cold weather! We kicked things off this morning with news about the capture of the suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO murderer, Daniel Penny being cleared of all charges, a potential threat that was made to the Chippewa Falls Senior High School & Middle School yesterday, and a woman accused of causing a 6 year-old boy's death looking to have her bond reduced. In sports, we recapped last night's Cowboys/Bengals game and talked about the alternate Simpsons broadcast that everyone seemed to enjoy, and we took a look ahead to this week's schedule. Also talked about the upcoming Christmas games on Netflix. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we also talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show! A new study took a look at how much money the average American is planning on spending this holiday season…and you might be blowing your nose incorrectly! Who knew? Cute video of shelter dogs reacting to being kissed, and a nice story about a guy who entertained some passengers on a delayed flight with his saxophone skills. Did you hear that someone was going to make a musical about that Olympic breakdancer from Australia until her lawyers put an end to it? And during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stolen leg lamp, a Cracker Barrel that turned away students with diabilities, a polygamous sect leader who got 50 years in prison, and woman who got killed over a $50 watch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another chilly one today, but looking at temps in the mid-40's by this weekend! We kicked off the morning with news about the missing woman in Hawaii, a #FloridaWoman who zipped her boyfriend in a suitcase & killed him, and an update on the Nya Thao sentencing. In sports, we recapped last night's MNF game, and took a look ahead at this week's Wisconsin sports schedule. And speaking of the Badger state, we also got on the phone with Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show. Also in sports, Azeez Al-Shaair issued an apology for his hit on Jags QB, Trevor Lawrence, and the San Jose State women's volleyball team's season has come to an end. Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we also talked about a 3 year-old chef who's quite popular on TikTok. Sleep experts have revealed the ideal sleep position, and there's a list of which Christmas song aligns with your Zodiac sign. Plus, the word of the year according to the Oxford dictionary people is "Brain Rot" In today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pastor that took on a thief that was wielding an axe, a drunk woman who was driving on an airport runway, someone spreading ashes on a Disney ride, someone stole an excavator to steal an ATM, and a couple of guys who snuck into a college football game with some interesting credentials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One more day of work before the long, holiday weekend! We started things off this morning with an update on that stabbing in the Kwik Trip parking lot in West Salem last month, some good news about the Leinie's Lodge, an update on the bartender in Milwaukee who was a victim of a hit-and-run in October, and a WI babysitter who killed a family's dog. In sports, we recapped last night's MNF matchup between the Ravens & Chargers and we took a look ahead at the rest of this week's games. Plus, allegations that the Jake Paul/Mike Tyson event was rigged, and former NHL player Paul Bissonnette is NOT to be trifled with. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show about this weekend's Packer win…and a look ahead at the games on Thanksgiving. Lots of turkey-day stats & info including a recipe for stuffing made from White Castle sliders, how much the average Thanksgiving meal is going to cost this year, and a VERY expensive cranberry sauce being served up in NYC. Plus, the most hated food on the table at Thanksgiving. Heart-warming story about a man who tracked down a stranger that saved his life nearly six decades ago! Funny video of a husband who listed some of the things his wife has said to him that he wouldn't be able to say to her. If you love Christmas/holiday movies, then there's a new "job" that'll pay you to watch & review 25 of them in 25 days. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who shot her own daughter at a McDonald's, a TikToker who stole from Target & actually posted video of it on her feed, a warning about knock-off perfumes, and a new "human washing machine". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's like SUMMER out there this morning. Minus the rain, obviously. But it was in the 60's when I left for work. Nice & balmy. Unfortunately, that's not going to stick around. We started you off this morning with news about the current Mayor of La Crosse, another member of Donald Trump's administration being nominated, a proposal for free school meals in Wisconsin, and a woman from Brownsville, WI, is facing charges in a "large-scale" poaching scheme. In sports, the Bucks eked out a win last night, the Badger men's basketball team remained undefeated thanks to an overtime win last night, the Cowboys are falling apart & apparently…so is their stadium! ICYMI, Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy, so we took a look at how that could affect holiday travel over the next few weeks. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show! Cool story about a woman who donated part of her liver to save a young boy and finally got to meet him. And another great story about a guy in Georgia who saw a burning house & was able to break down the front door & save the person trapped inside. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an idiot who forgot his bag of drugs on a train and reported the bag missing, a granny in the UK who had a great response when she was busted for possession of cocaine, a pig on the loose named "Notorious P.I.G.", and a sad statement about where we get our news from in this country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brrr….another chilly one today with a high of just 49°. We started the morning with news about Trump's plan for day one in office, a Tomah man facing homicide charges from a car crash, a recall on butter, and some of the monkeys on the loose in South Carolina have been captured. Talked about last night's Monday Night Football game, and we looked ahead to tonight's Buck's game and what the NFC North is doing in Week 11. Plus, Jack Del Rio is resigning from the Badger football program after a DUI on Friday night! We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show! Have you seen that you can buy the Batman tumbler for a cool $3 million??? Great story about a firefighter that saved a toddler stuck on the 2nd floor of a burning building, and a not-so-great story about a tennis analyst who made some disparaging comments about a player's forehead got him suspended. During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Spirit Airlines flight that was hit by gunfire, a #FloridaMan who stabbed his brother in the neck, a bunch of stuff washing up on the beaches in Sydney are actually bags filled with poop, and a guy who set a world record for identifying WWE entrance themes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After all the ads. After all the crap in the mail. After all the texts & unnecessary phone calls. Election day is finally here. Please do your civic duty & vote! Obviously, we talked about the election a lot this morning, including stories about an Ohio Sheriff's Lieutenant that had to apologize for some comments he recently made, a guy in Illinois that punched an election official, and a bunch of vehicles that were vandalized because of who they might support in the election. So, it shouldn't be any surprise that many states have the National Guard on standby with tensions so high. We recapped last night's crazy MNF finish, and we talked about the Bucks losing their SIXTH straight game. Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday & we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show! If you need a ride to the polling place today, Lyft is offering some discounts that you should try to take advantage of! Great story about a guy who just finished walking barefoot across America to raise money & awareness for men's mental health. Physical tickets for shows & sporting events have become a thing of the past, but now they're making a comeback of sorts, even though it's going to cost you some extra cash. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who was prescribed Ozempic to lose weight…only to find out he actually had a massive tumor, a guy who died after being buried under hot asphalt, a #FloridaMan who thought he was going to get some sexy beach action, and a woman who tried to sell her baby on Facebook marketplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turned the central AC on this morning before leaving for work. I'm not letting this 82° weather ruin my day. We started the morning talking about the upcoming election, obviously…and the news that several ballot boxes have been set on fire recently. In sports, we recapped last night's Monday Night Football game that wrapped up Week 8 in the NFL, and we also talked about the Dodgers going up 3-0 on the Yankees in the World Series. Plus, the Bucks continue to struggle this season, and D-Wade made a statement about that statue of him that just got unveiled. Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday & we also talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show A family's pet tortoise went missing more than two months ago, and they just found it less than 100 feet away from their house. And check out this elementary school in Missouri that recently honored their beloved custodian. With Halloween right around the corner, we continued to talk about all things spooky, including a new poll that asked Americans about their favorite KIND of scare movie. And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who drove a golf cart through a restaurant…but WASN'T intoxicated when it happened, another woman who got charged with "rustling" sheep, and an Uber driver that went completely off the deep end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy "National Nut Day". Obviously, almonds are trash & cashews rule supreme! We recapped last night's Monday Night Football matchups and looked at some of this week's major NFL injuries. Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we got an update on the Bucks & Brew Crew. Great story about a lifeguard in Hawaii that save a 17 year-old lost in the ocean, and a woman who needed a kidney found one in a bar! The time change is happening next weekend and today is the day that people apparently stress out about it. We talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got shot in the dick & died, a suspected drunk driver who crashed his car on a high school track during a football game, and a man who posed as a security guard to sneak into a Taylor Swift show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brrrrr! Chilly the last couple of days. But, it'll be back in the mid-70's this weekend. Top stories from the newsroom this morning included an update on the Fravel case, a freeze warning in our area, and a massive meat recall in the US. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday today & we also talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show. Recapped yesterday's MLB playoff action and last night's MNF matchup between the Bills & Jets. Had a couple of "Karens of the Day" with one on a Frontier flight saying she was the President, and another who sued her company when she didn't get a "farewell" card. Check out this performance from a high school QB in Louisiana. Impressive stuff! Brian talked about his wonderful day meandering around the grocery store yesterday, and Shaw had to report on his very own retirement! And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman in prison who's looking for love, a woman who died after being bit by a hamster, a British "influencer" who died trying to film content, an SUV that ended up inside of a massage parlor, a guy with SIXTEEN DUIs, a guy who's trying to dig up an old hard drive that allegedly has a bunch of BitCoins on it, and a couple in Louisiana who got busted with a bunch of guns & drugs in their repossessed car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a short week as we'll be broadcasting live from Gundersen on Thursday & Friday for the CMN Radiothon. I hope you tune in & donate! This morning, we recapped last night's MNF action and yesterday's MLB Playoff games. And of course, the big news this week is Hurricane Milton's imminent impact on the state of Florida. Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked about Caitlin Clark switching from the WNBA to the LPGA for an upcoming Pro-Am event. With Halloween right around the corner, there's several limited-edition food items making their way into our lives, including a purple Whopper at Burger King, and some Ghostbusters donuts at Krispy Kreme! Have you heard about the Airheads "Smell-my-feet" Halloween foot spray? It's a real thing! Great story about a Jack Russell who was stuck between two boulders for a WEEK before rescuers were able to rescue her, and a nice article about a couple of bffs in Florida who gave birth on the same day in the same hospital. Did you see the kid who essential beat Tetris by going past level 255? Impressive stuff! Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us on the program, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a possible return of the supersonic jet, a woman in England who claimed to have been knocked out by a cauliflower, an Australian airline that had to apologize for some steamy action on their recent flight, a sheriff that's been t-boned multiple times, a woman who works for an anti-alcoholism charity that got busted for DUI, a man in Canada who shot at the police and then hid in a septic tank, a woman who kept feeding some raccoons outside her house, and a guy who fell into a wood chipper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One day closer to Fest! No Shaw again this morning, but he should be back tomorrow. Started the morning with a recap of last night's two MNF games, and a look ahead at the Brewers' upcoming series against the Pirates. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us yet again. Cool story about a 5th grade teacher who's going viral for eating lunch with his students every day, and the incredible moment that a missing 6 year-old girl was found after going missing for three days. Someone found a 100 year-old book on raising children, so we took a look at some of the advice, and we also discussed a new way to try & help yourself if you're feeling overwhelmed. Funny video of some NFL rookies on the Tampa Bay Bucs trying to identify things from the 90's! And scary times for some of the Tufts University la crosse players who remain in the hospital after working out with former Navy SEAL. Check out this $35 million house with the world's most boring go-kart track. Vince McMahon has spoken about the upcoming Netflix docu-series about him, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of guys in the UK with the same name that went on a crime spree, a DVD that was returned to a library filled with cockroaches, and a CrossFit gal who ended up in the hospital when her biceps exploded! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Jean this morning, so it's a "Boy's Club" with Brian & Shaw. We started things off with an update on the Trump assassination attempt, and we discussed the latest health "trend" on TikTok. Talked about last night's Falcons/Eagles game and we also talked about the Brewers inching closer to clinching the NL Central title with a win over the Phillies last night. Funny story about a 911 call that was meant for the police in Dover, England...but went to the cop shop in Dover, Delaware. Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday, and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show. ICYMI, Jane's Addiction has cancelled the rest of their tour after the scuffle on-stage between Dave Navarro & Perry Farrell. Also, it's "Hot Sauce" week on Hard Drive XL with Lou Brutus this week! And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an 11 year-old who threatened to commit a mass-shooting event at their school, another 11 year-old kid who got stuck between two boulders for NINE hours before rescuers could free him, an officer in San Fran who wore a colorful chicken costume to prove a point about distracted drivers, a church employee who got busted putting cameras in the bathrooms of the church, a recall on Volkswagens because the doors could suddenly pop open, a possible mass slaughter of elephants, an 8 year-old kid who took her parents car & drove TWELVE miles to a Starbucks so she could enjoy a frappacino, and a woman who assaulted her boyfriend for the 2nd time because of a sex toy dispute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaw is back after a long, birthday weekend…and we started the morning with the sad news that James Earl Jones passed away at the age of 93. Looked ahead to tonight's Trump/Harris debate on ABC, and we also let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Recapped last night's Niners/Jets game and talked about the Tyreek Hill bodycam footage from his detainment on Sunday. Did you see the Governor of NH save a choking man at a lobster roll eating competition? Dude got the food dislodged and went right back to it! Today is "National TV Dinner Day" and also "World Suicide Prevention Day". If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call the 988 suicide & crisis lifeline. Discussed Tom Brady's debut in the booth during the Cowboys game on Sunday afternoon, and ICYMI, there's going to be a new Aaron Rodgers docu-series on Netflix in December. Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us to talk about last week's Packer game in Brazil, and we also talked about fitness trackers not being 100% accurate. During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the best countries in the world, a wildfire that was accidentally set by a crew that was supposed to help prevent wildfires, another death in the Grand Canyon, a guy who was taking too much free nacho cheese from a convenience store, a candy corn-themed hotel room, a guy who was stealing traffic cameras, a #FloridaWoman who was bitten by a gator, and a guy in India who performed surgery on a kid while watching a YouTube video about performing surgery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in July. You get 10% off your books when you order your July Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie's favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 487” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (releases 9/10) All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors (releases 9/3) Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynnexth Jones Heavy Hitter by Katie Cotugno (releases 8/20) Annie's July Reading Recap Bundle - $77 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Entitlement by Rumaan Alam. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you're so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff's weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Jennifer Bannerton, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Susan Hulings, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, and Amanda Whigham.

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter (@shelfbyshelf) discuss their top ten favorite books of 2024! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search “Episode 486” to find the books mentioned in this episode), or shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie: First five-star read: Grief Is for People by Sloane Crosley Most surprising: Mostly What God Does by Savannah Guthrie Least favorite: Worry by Alexandra Tanner Next on your TBR: Enlightenment by Sarah Perry Most anticipated fall release: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Annie's Top Ten: 1. James by Percival Everett 2. Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar 3. Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner 4. Even After Everything by Stephanie Duncan Smith 5. Real Americans by Rachel Khong 6. Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo 7. Sandwich by Catherine Newman 8. Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel 9. Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan 10. Grief Is for People by Sloane Crosley Hunter: First five-star read: Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar Most surprising: Annie Bot by Sierra Greer Least favorite: Brat by Gabriel Smith Next on your TBR: The Future Was Color by Patrick Nathan Most anticipated release for fall: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Hunter's Top Ten: 1.  James by Percival Everett 2. All Fours by Miranda July 3. We Were The Universe by Kimberly King Parsons 4. In Tongues by Thomas Grattan 5. Colored Television by Danzy Senna 6. State of Paradise by Laura Van Den Berg 7. Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel 8. Ways and Means by Daniel Lefferts 9. Henry Henry by Allen Bratton 10. Housemates by Emma Copley Eisenberg From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. This week, Annie is reading Enlightenment by Sarah Perry.  Hunter is reading Anyone's Ghost by August Thompson. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you're so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff's weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Jennifer Bannerton, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Susan Hulings, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, and Amanda Whigham.

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in June. You get 10% off your books when you order your June Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie's favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 483” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Sandwich by Catherine Newman This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell Middle of the Night by Riley Sager A Big Storm Knocked It Over by Laurie Colwin The Nature of Disappearing by Kimi Cunningham Grant The Favorites by Layne Fargo (releases 1/14/2025) Even After Everything by Stephanie Duncan Smith (releases 10/14/24) Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell (releases 7/23/24) The Women by Kristin Hannah Annie's June Reading Recap Bundle - $68 Sandwich by Catherine Newman Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is listening to I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you're so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff's weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Jennifer Bannerton, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Susan Hulings, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, and Amanda Whigham.

This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley! Annie is joined by friend, cousin, and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock, to chat about what they're reading – but also what they're watching, listening to, and buying. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 482” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie is reading: Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry Ashley is reading: Greta and Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim Island Rule by Katie M. Flynn From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found below. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is listening to Pearce Oysters by Joselyn Tokacs.  Ashley is reading Funny Story by Emily Henry. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you're so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff's weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Jennifer Bannerton, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Susan Hulings, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, and Amanda Whigham.

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in February. You get 10% off your books when you order your February Reading Recap bundle! Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie's three favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 466” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's February Reading Recap Bundle - $68 Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar Good Material by Dolly Alderton The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe All books mentioned in this episode: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar Good Material by Dolly Alderton Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez (releases 3/5) The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe Real Americans by Rachel Khong (releases 4/30) Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner (releases 4/30) Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley Mostly What God Does by Savannah Guthrie From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here.  Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading to Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you're so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff's weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a new episode series: Into the Backlist! Today, Annie changes her focus from new releases to dive into the backlist: the books that came out years ago, the books that didn't get enough attention, the books you may stumble upon while browsing in an indie bookstore like The Bookshelf. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website (type “Episode 465” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode) or or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: The Ensemble by Aja Gabel The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead (unavailable to order) The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here.  Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is listening to Interesting Facts about Space by Emily Austin. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you're so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff's weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.  

This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley! Annie is joined by friend, cousin, and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock, to chat about what they're reading – but also what they're watching, listening to, and buying. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 464” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie is reading: The Rise of The Accidentally Permissive Parent by Elizabeth Passarella (an essay on The Cut) Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry Ashley is reading: Come & Get It by Kiley Reid Annie is listening to: Come & Get It by Kiley Reid From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James.  Ashley is reading Come & Get It by Kiley Reid. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you're so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff's weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.