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ROCK MORNINGS
Hosted by Brian Simpson · EN
Also heard live from 6-9am on 95.7 THE ROCK in La Crosse, WI WRQT and 92.9 THE X in Eau Claire, WI WECL Brian Simpson - Jean Taylor - Scott Robert Shaw
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Lazy jobs that pay well. Grant Bilse. Dog shoots woman.
2w ago01:32:29Tap to summarizeHow am I supposed to get anything done today with this holiday weekend still lingering? Turned the central AC on yesterday and I can't wait to get home and languish in the cooler temps in my basement. In the news this morning, the wild video of a paraglider getting hit by a plane, Hooters are desperately trying to rebrand as a "family friendly" restaurant, a couple of guys got into a fight over car parts that ended up with one of them getting killed, and a woman gets killed by a patio umbrella! In sports, the Brewers beat the Cardinals yesterday thanks to an impressive performance from The Miz, the Knicks sweep the Cavs out of the playoffs and move on to the NBA Finals, the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Canadiens in overtime, and the results of the Indy 500 & the Coca-Cola 600. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, the latest on the upcoming A.I. version of Ozzy Osbourne. Elsewhere in sports, the Enhanced Olympics were this weekend and kind of disappointing, Lionel Messi suffers an injury just before the start of the World Cup, and a tennis player has a bathroom emergency in the middle of a match. If you're in the market for a new job, we talked about a list of lazy jobs that actually pay really well. And a new A.I. translator that can apparently turn your animal's sounds into human language. Check out this cat that survived a fall from a 14-story apartment. Police in California helped deliver a woman's baby in a parking lot. And an absolutely heart-wrenching story about a Veteran who had to abandon his dog at a fire station. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a criminal that tried to hide in a chimney, a dog that shot a woman with a shotgun, a guy who claims that a Lyft driver used A.I. to fake damage to their vehicle, and a couple of schools in Tennessee who held their graduation ceremonies in a torrential downpour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RIP, Kyle Busch. Memorial Day stuff. Prep your home for Summer. Doc's Racing Report.
2w ago01:35:17Tap to summarizeAnother week in the books & a long, holiday weekend coming right up! We should see the weather warm up to almost 80° by Sunday, and into the upper 80's by Memorial Day. And speaking of the upcoming holiday, we had a bunch of Memorial Day stats & info on the show this morning, including our favorite side dishes for our grill-out, an update on the holiday travel, and some things you may not know about Memorial Day. In the news this morning, the latest on the rampant fraud in Minnesota, the death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, parents who blindfolded their own children & abandoned them in the woods in Portugal, a teacher in #Florida has been fired after tying a makeshift noose around the neck of a black doll in her classroom, and the Wisconsin State Fair is going to debut a massive Ferris Wheel this year. In sports, the Brew Crew start a series against the Dodgers tonight, the Knicks beat the Cavs last night to take a 2-0 series lead, the eleven days off didn't help the Carolina Hurricanes as they got destroyed by Montreal last night in the NHL playoffs, the Bears definitely seem like they're leaving Chicago, the Indiana Fever get warned by the WNBA, and Kevin Harvick headlines the newest HOF class in NASCAR. We let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend. Plus, Ozzy may be dead…but there's a digital version of him coming in the near future. Elsewhere in sports, an Eagles linebacker gets popped for speeding & reckless driving, the St. Louis Cardinals now have a special "Tarps Off" section at their ballpark, and the Wienermobiles will once again race later today to kick off the Indy 500 weekend. In Denver, a K9 officer is calling it a career after helping to seize over $1 million in illegal narcotics during her career, and an officer in Tennessee is being recognized for his bravery after saving a family from a burning home. Doc joined us just after 8am for this week's Racing Report, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a former McDonald's manager who's in some legal trouble after contaminating her ex-gf's French fries, a couple renting an apartment in Michigan say their landlord came by to do some repairs and instead had sex with a woman in their living room, a #FloridaTeacher who encouraged students to slap a classmate for being too chatty, and another #FloridaTeacher who got wasted at school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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No Office Cora....Hypothetical Thursday...Karen of the Day...Fantasy football LOSER!
2w ago01:32:05Tap to summarizeI think I'm done for the week. After spending 7 hours digging a massive hole in my backyard for this permanent firepit & filling it in with rock & sand(all by hand, mind you)…then weeding/mowing/edging the lawn yesterday for 5 hours…I'm wiped out. There's a nap in my future this afternoon for sure. In the news this morning, a couple in Pennsylvania allegedly killed their own newborn child one day after it was born, the Tennessee school board member who called a student "hot" has now been charged with assault, Dunkin Donuts is releasing it's 48oz bucket drink nationwide tomorrow, and according to a former CIA scientist, the US Government knows about FOUR separate alien species that have all landed on Earth. In sports, the Brewers completed the sweep of the Cubs yesterday with more stellar pitching, the OKC Thunder evened-up their series with the Spurs at 1-1 after a win last night, the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche in game one of that series, Aaron Rodgers confirms that this coming season will be his final NFL season, and Pete Crow-Armstong gets fined an undisclosed amount after an interaction with a fan. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and Brian recapped the series finale of "The Boys". Plus, a big mental mistake by Jeff Probst on last night's "Survivor Season 50" finale. And the latest person to reveal the amount of money they make on residuals is Ray Romano. No Office Cora today as she's out sick…but we still hooked you up with some stuff to do in the 715 this weekend. We had a new "Karen of the Day" who got upset and wanted a refund on their Dominos order….AFTER they ate it all. And it's "Hypothetical Thursday"!!! Brian's question for Jean was: " " Jean's question for Brian was: " " Check out this therapy dog that was just recognized for helping first responders with their mental wellness. And a 99 year-old woman just became the oldest person to crowd surf when the crowd hoisted her up at a Brantley Gilbert show in Texas! Elsewhere in sports, the betting odds on Conor McGregor aren't very good…so you could have a nice payday if you want to put some money on him, we looked at the recent "Tarps Off" trend at MLB games, and speaking of MLB games….check out this dude who OBVIOUSLY lost his fantasy football league and had to pay up in a very unique way. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some high schoolers who were served baked dirt at lunch, a woman in Delaware who was stashing Dollar Tree items in her child's stroller and then pepper-sprayed employees after they caught her, a woman who was busted stealing oatmeal cream pies from the same location TWICE, a #FloridaWoman who threw feces at her own father during an argument, and another #FloridaWoman who got REALLY drunk off Fireball & drove across a golf course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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One Gotta Go Wednesday. Do you have the "perfect" body? Brian's update on his firepit.
3w ago01:30:58Tap to summarizeHappy Hump Day, everyone! After a gloomy day yesterday, it looks like we'll get plenty of sun and temps in the mid 60's today. Which is good, because my lawn needs some serious attention. Today we had another round of "One Gotta Go Wednesday". The topic was decades of music. 70's - 80's - 90's - or 2000 to 2010. Which one's gotta go? In the news this morning, changes are coming to your Google search bar, a child in Wisconsin is dead after a skid steer accident, a guy in Texas drove his Cyber truck into a lake, a dude in Maryland set off fireworks inside of a Walmart as a distraction while he tried stealing a bunch of jewelry, and several people got stabbed on a beach in Rhode Island yesterday. In sports, the Brewers dominated the Cubs again last night to take over 1st place in the NL Central, the Knicks rallied from a 22-point deficit in the 4th quarter to force overtime where they would outscore the Cavs for a win in the first game of the Eastern Conference finals last night, the NHL Playoffs continue tonight, Jason Kidd is out as the head coach in Dallas, Adam Foote is out as the head coach of the Canucks, and Rashee Rice violated his probation and now has to do some jail time. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the perfect male & female bodies. A bunch of students in California are working to save a wildfire area, a British cop on vacation in Nashville jumped in to help an American police officer who was being assaulted by a suspect that had a hold of his gun, and Sir Jumps-A-Lot doesn't actually jump at all. Elsewhere in sports, the NFL is planning to expand it's international schedule in 2027, Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets the wrong trophy, and Joey Chestnut slaps a guy at bartime! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy dancing in the middle of the road with a rare turtle, a woman who gave birth in a courtroom while handcuffed, a kid who called 911 on his mom while she was driving drunk, & a graduation ceremony that used A.I. to announce the names of the grads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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America's favorite pizza chain. Grant Bilse! If you could freeze time...would you do something illegal?
3w ago01:34:24Tap to summarizeHoly wind, Batman. It was crazy this morning when I got up. I'm sure there's a bunch of branches down in my backyard right now. Along with all the dog shit. In the news this morning, a couple of Americans were arrested after jumping into Punch the monkey's exhibit, a deadly shooting at a mosque in San Diego, Mark Fuhrman has died at age 74, and a tourist from New Zealand took a swim in the Trevi fountain. In sports, the Brewers beat the Cubs last night, Montreal beat Buffalo in game seven of the Eastern semifinals of the NHL playoffs, the Spurs beat the Thunder in game one of the NBA Western Conference finals, and the Nationals have banned a fan after they showed a racist banner at a recent game. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Wheel of Fortune has plans to celebrate America's 250th later this summer, and a main character in the new "Harry Potter" TV series has decided to leave the show after the first season. If you could freeze time…would you do something illegal? Check out this kid who saved up his allowance money to purchase a 3D printer to start his own business. And take a look at this guy who got a kidney donation from his older sister that saved his life. Elsewhere in sports, the Super Bowl is heading to Nashville in 2030, the NFL Draft is coming to the Twin Cities in 2028, the NFL is defending all the games on streaming platforms, and Brendan Sorsby files an injunction against the NCAA. According to a new survey, America's favorite chain pizza is Pizza Hut…beating out Domino's & several others. We talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show just after 8am, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who did a bunch of damage to his neighbor's house after he ripped a motion light off the outside of the home, criminals in California are apparently hiding cameras in people's bushes so they can rob them more efficiently, a senior prank involving a water gun almost ended with a kid getting shot by police, and a guy in California who blew up his house after it was sold at auction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Who'd you rather? Male cleavage. 21% NEVER do this...
3w ago01:32:33Tap to summarizeWhat a batshit crazy weekend! I actually got a short nap on Friday before my 50th Birthday party that night, which helped…because I was out WAY past my normal bedtime. 11pm & I just don't mix anymore. Saturday was an absolutely spectacular day for a charity motorcycle ride…and yesterday was my first ever parade as an Oktoberfest Grenadier. I'm pooped! Back to work this morning with LOTS to talk about, including what's on TV today/tonight, rock stars with NO tattoos, male cleavage becoming a "thing", and 21% of people who DON'T do this. In the news this morning, Pabst is discontinuing production of Schlitz beer, the African stork seen in Wisconsin just got a new home, the lead singer of Dr. Hook passed away at age 76, a recent survey on how safe people feel when it comes to cruise ships, a wild video of a car YEETING in Fond du Lac, everyone survived after a couple of jets collided, and apparently the Hantavirus can remain in human sperm for up to six years! In sports, the Brew Crew took 2-out-of-3 from the Twinkies this weekend, the Cavs beat the Pistons in game seven last night to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA, SGA is the MVP for the second year in a row, game seven between Montreal & Buffalo is tonight, the Vegas Golden Knights get penalized for skipping media availability, Ronda Rousey gets a win over the weekend, and Jake Paul's reaction to the Conor McGregor announcement. Hero stuff right here as a man helped save a woman & her child after their SUV ended up in a pond, and a burnt kitten gets saved. Elsewhere in sports, the results of yesterday's NASCAR All-Star race…along with the results of the Preakness & the PGA Championship. Plus, Aaron Rodgers is coming back for another year with the Steelers, and strippers in Montreal are planning a strike during the Formula-1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend. Played a round of "Who'd you rather?" - Weird foods edition. A SPAM hot dog? Asparagus flavored ice cream? Or wasp cookies? And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about another issue with Waymo vehicles, a #FloridaMan who blew "sugar"(aka FENTANYL) in a cop's face, a woman in Arizona who was selling land mines, and a septic truck that got destroyed by a train!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Brian's 50th Birthday. Doc's Racing Report. The Packer schedule highlights!
3w ago01:32:47Tap to summarizeHere we are on a Friday…my birthday! Big one today as I turn 50!! Somehow I haven't died…yet. Busy morning with a lot of b-day texts/calls/messages, but we still found some time to talk about plenty of other shit happening. In the news this morning, the latest on a construction worker in Madison who fell off a building, a British man with hantavirus that was supposed to be in quarantine was found at an Italian bar, Kouri Richins gets sentenced, and Britney Spears is out of rehab and up to her old tricks again? In sports, the Brew Crew got a nice 7-1 win over the Padres yesterday, the NBA Playoffs continue tonight with a couple of games, the NHL Playoffs had two games last night, the Oilers fire their head coach, and the World Cup is going to have a halftime show at the final match in July. We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Talked about some new music releases, and we discussed Adam McKay's recent comments about white liberals. A new study reveals that we're winning the fight against litter, a 72 year-old nurse finally graduates college, and a couple of teens save a guy's life after he had a heart attack while changing a flat tire. Doc joined us just after 8am for another racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. What would you do if you found $30,000 in a fanny pack at a gas station? This #FloridaMan returned it to it's original owner. And a judge in California is doing the Lord's work! Elsewhere in sports, Garrick Higgo is late for his tee time, a Miller Lite soccer ball just in time for the World Cup, and the Rousey/Carano fight is tomorrow on Netflix! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who keeps his gun in his kid's diaper bag, a high school water polo team, an underage DUI in Kentucky, a lost Bitcoin password, & a helicopter landing in a city park for some prom pics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hypothetical Thursday. Brian recaps the early years of his life. Office Cora!
3w ago01:32:29Tap to summarizeAnother gorgeous day with a high of 75° and plenty of sunshine! Big weekend ahead with my 50th Birthday party tomorrow night, Big Bikes on Saturday, and on Sunday…my wife & I attend our first parade as Oktoberfest Grenadiers! Busy, busy, busy! We started the morning off with the OG "Thursday Song"….along with Pat McCurdy's brief cover of the original. We asked each other hypothetical questions for "Hypothetical Thursday". Brian's question for Jean was: "Everyone on earth takes a private vote by pressing a red or blue button. If more than 50% of people press the blue button, everyone survives. If less than 50% of people press the blue button, only people who pressed the red button survive. Which button would you press?" Jean's question for Brian was: "What is on your bucket list?" And Office Cora joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. In the news this morning, the latest on the Hantavirus cruise ship, another cruise ship in France is dealing with a stomach-flu outbreak, Alex Murdaugh is getting a new trial, a Wisconsin babysitter who left several children in a hot car while getting her nails done gets a plea deal, and the latest on the Watertown school board decision. In sports, the Brewers blew a stellar start by the Miz & lost to the Padres last night. And speaking of the Miz, he once again left the game with some cramping. We talked about last night's NBA & NHL Playoff action and looked at the upcoming schedules. The Royals & White Sox game last night got delayed when a fan fell into the bullpen. And speaking of schedules, the NFL dumped out a bunch of it's games yesterday…ahead of tonight's official schedule release. We discussed what's on TV today/tonight and also looked at Netflix's upfront presentation of it's new stuff. An ice cream truck in Massachusetts is going viral for being kind to children(that's all it takes?). Elsewhere in sports, the Maple Leafs fired their head coach, Katherine Legge is trying for a two-fer, The Big Dumper breaks his hitless streak after showering in his uniform, the NJ Transit prices for the World Cup continue to come down, and the Enhanced Games are coming up next weekend! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who allegedly found a dead rat in his Monster Energy can, a family that claims they can't leave their house because of a swarm of bees, a dad in Pennsylvania who got arrested for leaving his kid in the car while he played Spooky Spins at a convenience store, and a woman who stole a bottle of wine by shoving it into one of her body cavities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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One Gotta Go Wednesday - Iconic horror movies edition. Car Ranch. Brian vs. A.I.
4w ago01:28:48Tap to summarizeMore extremely nice weather the rest of this week…maybe some showers & thunderstorms this weekend! Wednesday means it's time to get over the hump and get ready for a very busy Friday/Saturday/Sunday! In the news this morning, the latest on the hantavirus cruise ship, a mayor in California is a Chinese spy, RIP to Donald Gibb, more info on the tragic death of a man at the Denver airport, and the Canvas hack has come to an end. In sports, the Brewers won their fifth in a row last night by beating the Padres, a recap of last night's NBA & NHL Playoff action along with a look at tonight's match-ups, both Brandon Clarke & Jason Collins(NBA players) have died, and Daryl Morey is out in Philly as the 76ers GM. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and Brian gave a glowing review to a movie he watched on Netflix yesterday(Alone). Plus, a musical about Weird Al is coming soon! An interesting look at two VERY different commencement speeches. One that mentions A.I. And another that pays off student loans. And speaking of A.I., is Brian softening his stance on A.I.? Also…this might be the next big threat when it comes to putting your entire life online. Elsewhere in sports, Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is out of the hospital, the charges against the guy who killed the Goudreau brothers will stand, a Tiger Woods' prescription records will be turned over to prosecutors. We played an "Iconic Horror Movie-edition" of One Gotta Go Wednesday - Friday the 13th. A Nightmare on Elm St. Halloween. Texas Chainsaw Massacre. And check out this mom's rant about Car Ranch! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman in Alabama who shot her husband to death because he was annoying her, a motorcycle that somehow ended up on a street pole, a woman who robbed a bank in California without any attempt to disguise her appearance, and an all-you-can-eat buffet in Spain that had to start charging people a "vomit fee".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apocalypse Early Warning System. Grant Bilse. A stranger in the basement!
4w ago01:35:02Tap to summarizeAnother beautiful day in the neighborhood with warm temps & plenty of sunshine. In the news this morning, a nationwide recall on chocolate, one of the owners of the Bucks is allegedly getting blackmailed, the student who got called "hot" by an adult member of a school board in Tennessee reprimands the entire board, the guy who shot up the White House Correspondents' dinner pleads "not guilty", and a wild scene in Massachusetts yesterday involving a guy shooting at random people in broad daylight. In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series against the Padres tonight, a recap of last night's NBA & NHL playoff action along with a look at tonight's line-up, Nate MacKinnon takes a puck to the face, Wemby doesn't get suspended by the league for his elbow, and the Bucks are apparently "Open for business" when it comes to Giannis. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, NBC & FOX make announcements about what they've got lined up for their fall schedules. Did you mess up Mother's Day??? How about a redo? Elsewhere in sports, Adrian Peterson is going into the Vikings Ring of Honor this coming season, the NFL has already leaked out a few games on the schedule, and a star running back from Missouri gets shot at a concert. A woman is reunited with her lost cat after going missing for seven months, and a firefighter who helped deliver a baby years ago is invited to her high school graduation! Have you seen the Apocalypse Early Warning System? It tracks private jets around the world and could signal the end of the world if a large number of jets suddenly flees the big cities. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the Brewers, Bucks & Packers. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some stolen hot dogs in #Florida, a disgusting onion, a couple that discovered a stranger living in their basement, and a mayor in Georgia that fired an entire police department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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