Fresh Outta Bed Head to Head Challenge

Summary

The Rod Ryan Show: Fresh Outta Bed Head to Head Challenge

Date: June 9, 2026
Host: Rod Ryan & The Buzz Crew (94.5 The Buzz / KTBZ-FM)
Main Contestants: Adam & "Why is the Carpet Wet, Todd?"

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Episode Overview

This episode features a lively round of "The Fresh Outta Bed Head to Head Challenge"—the Rod Ryan Show’s regular morning trivia competition. Returning player Adam competes for his second win against veteran contestant Todd, better known as "Why is the Carpet Wet, Todd?" The segment is packed with playful ribbing, competitive spirit, and classic show banter, culminating in a quick-fire trivia match for a coveted Rod Ryan Show T-shirt.

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Key Discussion Points & Segment Highlights

Catching Up and Pre-Game Banter

• [00:00–01:37]
  • Host Rod and Adam reminisce about Adam’s last loss ("May 11th...28 days ago. It's four weeks..." – A, 00:25).
  • Playful confusion over quiz dates and references to "brother John" and other regular listeners.
  • Introduction of Todd, described humorously as the “seven time hall of famer” and “two time world champion, last year’s reigning champ.”

Trash Talk & In-Jokes Among Contestants

• [00:46–01:32]
  • Adam anticipates a tough challenge: "Here you got was carpet wet Todd."
  • Inside jokes about contestant group chats: "He sent a winky face" – Adam, referencing Todd (00:52, 01:09).
  • The camaraderie is clear, with playful teasing between all on-air.

Teaser for Big Show Announcement

• [01:56–02:15]
  • Rod announces a forthcoming surprise: "Rod Ryan Show Cares online store opens tomorrow. Something we have never, ever, ever done before..." (A, 02:03)
  • Builds anticipation and energy for listeners about the show's charitable ventures.

The Trivia Challenge Play-by-Play

Question 1:
"What color is spinach?"

• [02:26–02:45]
  • Adam buzzes in first—"Green"—correct answer. (B, 02:43)
  • Quick and enthusiastic judging from the crew.

Question 2:
"What mythical animal looks like a horse?"

• [03:04–03:37]
  • Adam answers “Minotaur” (incorrect); Todd correctly says “Unicorn.”
  • The panel riffs on other mythical creatures (“The one that's half of a human, yeah...?” – C, 03:37).
  • Laughter about offbeat answers (“Pegasus? ... River. The Calgary Flames. Dragon. Horse.” – Banter, 03:48–03:53).

Question 3:
"William Tell famously shot what?"

• [04:09–04:20]
  • Todd quickly responds, “an apple off his son's head” – correct answer. (B, 04:15)
  • Surprise from crew members who hadn't known the story (“I had to Google this morning” – C, 04:24).

Conclusion & Aftermath

• [04:41–05:14]
  • On-air kudos: "Great job, Todd. Get in it this time" – Adam, 04:41.
  • Adam expresses disbelief over missing the “unicorn” answer.
  • Rod locks in the date (“Write it down. It’s June 9th, 30 days” – A, 04:51).
  • Adam and Todd part ways amicably.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• “He sent a winky face. That’s hysterical.” – Rod (A), referencing Todd (01:09)
• “What mythical animal looks like a horse? Adam: Minotaur. No...” – 03:14
• “William Tell famously shot what off his son’s head? An apple.” – C, 04:29
• “Great job, Todd. Get in it this time.” – Adam, 04:41
• “Rod Ryan Show Cares online store opens tomorrow. Something we have never, ever, ever done before...” – Rod, 02:03

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Segment Timestamps

| Time | Segment/Event | |-----------|----------------------------------------------| | 00:00 | Introductions, Adam’s trivia history | | 01:06 | Why is the Carpet Wet, Todd? joins | | 01:46 | The stakes (Rod Ryan T-shirt) revealed | | 01:56 | Big show announcement tease | | 02:26 | Trivia Question 1 - ‘Green’ | | 03:04 | Trivia Question 2 - ‘Unicorn’ | | 04:09 | Trivia Question 3 - ‘Apple’ | | 04:41 | Closing banter, congrats, next episode setup |

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Tone & Atmosphere

• Energetic, playful, and inviting.
• Lot of camaraderie and inside jokes that make listeners feel part of a friendly local club.
• Emphasis on nostalgia, tradition, and audience engagement.

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Summary:
This episode of “Fresh Outta Bed Head to Head” is a quintessential Rod Ryan Show segment—blending sharp trivia, running gags, and big-hearted community news. Adam’s run is halted as Todd, the seasoned Hall of Famer, secures victory with quick answers and good humor. The tease for a “never, ever, ever done before” charity event leaves listeners eager for the next broadcast.

Transcript

[A]

And now it's time for the fresh out of bed, head to head challenge. Listeners to your corners. Adam.

[B]

Good morning, brother Ron.

[A]

You hear me giving you a little crap on the air?

[B]

Yeah. I mean, if brother John said it, then I mean, he must be right. I just remember putting June 8th in my head and I stuck with June 8th.

[A]

Adam lost on May 11th. It says May 11th. He lost 28 days ago. It's four weeks, but it's kind of one of the those Kenny. 30 days, Johnny.

[B]

Well, I mean, I lost that day. So clearly my, you know, hitting on all cylinders that day.

[A]

All right, you're going for win number two today.

[B]

I am. Here you got was carpet wet Todd.

[A]

How do you know that?

[B]

He sent a winky face.

[A]

Shop it on the phone. Is seven time hall of famer. Why is the carpet wet, Todd?

[C]

Why is the carpet all wet, Todd?

[A]

Todd. Good morning.

[B]

Good morning, family.

[A]

No, no, wait.

[C]

He sent a winky face. That's hysterical.

[A]

Oh, what are all of you little fresh out of bed guys on? Some sort of text?

[B]

Some of them. I got a couple.

[A]

Well, you called it.

[B]

Wow.

[A]

Why is the carpet wet, Todd? Resume. Seven time hall of famer. Correct.

[B]

Correct.

[A]

One time. Two time world champion.

[B]

Two times. Last year's raining.

[A]

Two time world champion. We got a game. Oh, Jace, Mo.

[B]

I don't want him.

[A]

These questions better rock to now. What are they playing for? Who cares?

[C]

We have a brand new Rod Rein T shirt.

[A]

Okay.

[B]

Good luck, Todd. Good luck, Adam. Oh, my goodness.

[A]

Just because I know I got a captive audience.

[C]

Yeah.

[A]

The Rod Ryan show cares online store opens tomorrow. Huge announcement coming. Rod Ryan show cares online store opens tomorrow. There's going to be a very special match day. Something we have never, ever, ever done before is going to happen on the show tomorrow.

[C]

Breaking news.

[A]

There you go. All right, Todd and Adam. Okay, I just got these questions handed to me, so I'm reading them cold.

[C]

You got this.

[A]

Oh, here we go. Shout out your name when you think you know the answer. Question number one. What color is spinach, Adam?

[B]

Green.

[A]

Correct answer. Thank you, Mo. Let's keep the good times rolling, please, you and me. But none of those weirdo questions.

[C]

There's a couple weirdo ones.

[A]

Question number two, Todd and Adam. What mythical animal looks like a horse?

[B]

Adam.

[A]

Adam.

[B]

Finotaur. No,

[C]

that's really where you went.

[A]

What mythical animal looks like a horse? So far. So far so good, Adam. And has a horn. Todd.

[B]

Oh, I'll say. A unicorn.

[C]

One unicorn is the scimitar, the one that's half of a human yeah, yeah.

[B]

It's half horse, half human. That's the first one popped in my head for some reason.

[A]

Pegasus?

[B]

Yeah.

[C]

You never.

[B]

River.

[A]

The Calgary Flames. Dragon. Horse.

[B]

Well, mo's not always that easy.

[C]

Thank you.

[A]

All right, here we go for the win. Todd and Adam. Quite a game. William Tell famously shot. What? Todd? Todd

[B]

shot an apple off his son's head.

[A]

Correct answer.

[C]

Wow.

[A]

Interesting.

[C]

Neither did I. I had to Google this morning.

[B]

Wow.

[C]

I'd never heard of that.

[A]

William Tell famously shot what off his son's head? An apple. Why is the carpet wet? Todd got that one right.

[B]

Great job, Todd. Get in it this time. Thank you, Adam. I can't believe I didn't go un.

[A]

Okay. Hey, somebody write it down. It's June 9th, 30 days.

[B]

June.

[A]

All right, Adam, you know we love you around here.

[B]

Y' all take care.

[A]

All right. Later, bro. Todd, you want to play tomorrow? I do. All right, we'll line that up.