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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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Things to look forward to in June. The most misspelled words in America. Wild turkeys are attacking!
Jun 101:27:59Tap to summarizeHere we go with another full 5-day work week. This is some BS. Got a bit of rain during the overnight with more on the way later this week. Save me some money on my water bill. On the show today, being that it's the first day of June, we hooked you up with a list of things to look forward to in the new month…including movies, TV shows, sporting events, and "holidays". Also took a look at a list of the most misspelled words in every state. In the news this mornings, an "influencer" gets banned from Cedar Point after trying to eat food while on a ride, a United flight had to turn around & return to the airport after some kid named his Bluetooth device "bomb", another United flight had to divert to Madison after a passenger became unruly, a recall on a fabric dresser sold at Walmart, and a teen girl stabbed a bunch of horses at a barrel racing event in Las Vegas. In sports, the Brewers beat the Astros yesterday to take 2 out of 3 from Houston over the weekend, a look at the NHL & NBA Finals which both begin this week, Denny Hamlin wins at the Cracker Barrel 400 in Nashville yesterday, and a Blue Jays outfielder gets injured in a very strange way. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and Brian recapped the new movie "Backrooms"…which set a record over the weekend. Plus, a Love Island cast member gets kicked off the show right before the premiere of the new season. Elsewhere in sports, the family of the late Claude Lemieux is donating his brain for CTE research, the latest on Brendan Sorsby, and a Reds reporter tries the new Skyline chili egg roll at the ballpark. Would you let a tech company clean your house for free so they could use the data to train robots? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who had his "chimichanga" out in the parking lot of a Taco Bell, an 83 year-old woman who got attacked by a bunch of wild turkeys, an HOA president in #Florida who got arrested for assaulting a 12 year-old boy, & a #FloridaTeacher who was masturbating in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Signs you've "made it". Doc's Racing Report. Mosquitos are attracted to DEET?
May 2901:32:05Tap to summarizeHello, Friday! Warm weather, plenty of sun, and nothing to do this afternoon! Hope you have a great weekend as we get ready to turn the page in the calendar to JUNE on Monday. In the news this morning, an updated on the Lynette Hooker disappearance in the Bahamas, a slew of artists are already backing out of the Freedom 250 concert in Washington DC, another billionaire's rocket explodes on the launchpad, and we might be getting $250 bills with Trump's face on them. In sports, the Brewers were off last night…but start a three-game series against the Astros in Houston tonight, the Spurs beat the Thunder last night to force a decisive Game Seven tomorrow night in OKC, the latest on the tragic death of hockey legend Claude Lemieux, and Jaxson Dart has some 'splaining to do with his Giants teammates after introducing President Donald Trump last week at an event. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music releases to check out, and we also discussed whether or not "Disclosure Day" is propaganda to get the human race ready for an actual confirmation of alien life on Earth. Elsewhere in sports, the Enhanced Games are upping the prize for someone to break Usain Bolt's record, a NASCAR employee is suspended indefinitely for running someone over with a golf card, and a youth baseball coach is banned for LIFE! A new poll asked people to list some signs that someone has "made it"…and apparently a walk-in closet is in the top 10. Also, with Summer right around the corner, you might want to ease up on the DEET when you're chilling in the backyard. Allegedly, mosquitos can get used to it if you over-spray the stuff. Check out this barber in Iowa who is turning a negative into a positive after suffering a stroke while on the job, and a new program in the Netherlands is turning discarded cigarette butts into free food for people who collect them. Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy from Illinois who got drunk & stole a cop car while visiting #Florida, a man in Pennsylvania who came home drunk…argued with his wife…and then tried to tear down his own home with an excavator with his wife & kids still inside, a woman who got absolutely throttled by a horse that kicked her, a dude who claims that some hot coffee burned his dick really bad on a flight, a #FloridaWoman who got arrested after her tampon(aka, a bag of cocaine) fell on the floor of her car during a traffic stop, and a teacher who was dosing her kids with melatonin to get them to sleep during class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hypothetical Thursday. Office Cora. Burger deals for National Burger Day. "feet juice".
May 2801:34:40Tap to summarizeJust SPEEDING by! Already Thursday and I'm ready for the weekend. We started things off this morning with the Thursday Song and we also asked each other Hypothetical questions. Brian's question for Jean was: "If there was a movie about your life, which actress would play you…and which actor would play me?" Jean's question for Brian was: "Who is your celebrity sex hall pass?" Office Cora also joined us this morning to let us know what she's up to this weekend in the 715. In the news this morning, a son stabbed his mother over 40 times in Eau Claire, a recall on a Blackstone seasoning sold at Walmart stores nationwide, a woman cited for driving with a phone in her right hand gets the charges dropped, and the CIA using genealogy websites to track down aliens!!! In sports, the Brewers beat the Cardinals yesterday to complete the 3-game series sweep, the Hurricanes beat the Canadiens last night to take a 3-1 series lead, an update on Josh Jacobs, and the President plans to attend an NBA Finals game in NYC. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and also discussed a new Jon Hamm movie about celebrity hall passes. Plus, Robert Pattison stars in an upcoming film based on "To Catch A Predator" host, Chris Hansen. Check out this 108 year-old woman who just got her license renewed!! She's going to be driving forever!! And check out this rescue dog that saved it's new owners' lives during a house fire! Today is "National Burger Day", so we talked about some of the deals you can take advantage of if you're looking to save a few bucks on your lunch or dinner. Plus, a list of the best chain restaurant burgers. Elsewhere in sports, the "Protect College Sports" act, a new host for the Scripps Spelling Bee, and Kendrick Perkins gets into it with a ref at an AAU game. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Connecticut who got popped for DUI and had a homemade cannon in his car, a #FloridaMan who used a chainsaw to rob a Pokémon store, another #FloridaMan who got busted for wearing thong underwear and exposing himself around his apartment complex, cosplay models at an anime festival in California are apparently selling "feet juice" to horny dorks, and a woman effed up her face by injecting herself with uncertified silicone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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One Gotta Go Wednesday - Breakfast edition. The newest workout trend. Getting paid to DIY.
May 2701:28:45Tap to summarizeAnother steamy one today with highs near 90° again! Make sure you stay hydrated and keep an eye on your pets/kids/old people in the sun. Hump Day is already here thanks to the short work week, and in the news this morning, a wild video showing a meteor crashing to earth behind an erupting volcano in the Phillipines, a Mr. Rogers stamp is getting reissued by the USPS this year, RFK Jr. gets bitten by a couple of mating snakes after he barehands them, Russell Crowe has a tense exchange with some autograph hounds, and hackers are going after airline loyalty rewards. In sports, the Brewers blanked the Cardinals yesterday…but Pat Murphy is upset with Abner Uribe for his "D-X" crotch chop, the Thunder beat the Spurs last night, the Vegas Golden Knights completed the sweep of the Colorado Avalanche to advance to the Stanley Cup finals, and the Packers' Josh Jacobs gets arrested for domestic assault. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight…and the latest workout craze, which is apparently a blend of chess….and boxing? This week's edition of "One Gotta Go Wednesday" was about breakfast foods. More specifically, the sweet kind. We had to choose between waffles, pancakes, French toast, & cinnamon buns. Heroic move by an off-duty firefighter who rescued a woman trapped in a her car as it began to submerge in dangers flood water, and thousands of volunteers in China are trying to plant 1 million trees to battle against desertification. Elsewhere in sports, Brendan Sorsby's appeal to the NCAA gets denied, Austin Hill will be starting in Kyle Busch's car at Nashville this weekend, and the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will now include a "Ninja Warrior" version of the Pentathlon. A story we wanted to discuss yesterday but ran out of time…check out this tennis player who REALLY had to go during a match. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a kid getting bit by a shark that he was trying to bring on board the boat he was in, a guy who destroyed some pickleball courts after suffering an injury while playing pickleball that apparently "ruined his summer", a blind guy in Chicago is suing a used car dealership after they changed his interest rate AFTER he signed some paperwork, and an A.I. startup that's looking to pay people to masturbate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Lazy jobs that pay well. Grant Bilse. Dog shoots woman.
May 2601:32:29Tap 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.
May 2201:35:17Tap 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!
May 2101:32:05Tap 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.
May 2001:30:58Tap 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?
May 1901:34:24Tap 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...
May 1801:32:33Tap 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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