Fitz in the Morning

Fitz is a World Famous Bachelor Dirt Digger! In the What Are You Kidding Me stories, a real life local superhero was caught selling drugs, a man goes around singing Bon Jovi trying to get people to join in, and a pregnant woman stole a truck and crashed it, sending her into labor! What is the Ultimate Super Bowl Food? A new list claims for Washington it is lobster dip, but we do it better by suggesting Ivar’s! In the Hourly Bulletin, Renton Police issue warnings after two child abduction attempts, SeaTac is now an official screener for Coronavirus; an extremely high number of applications puts the Washington Family Leave Program in a hole and Tacoma Police are searching for man who set a truck on fire with people inside. In Sports, some NFL teams had their Twitter accounts hacked and Vegas odds-makers is dissing the XFL Seattle Dragons. On The Fitz Files, it turns out Victoria F lied about something else on “The Bachelor” other than Chase Rice, Justin Bieber was afraid to propose to Hailey out of fear he would cheat, and Brantley Gilbert has a plan to intimidate his infant daughter’s dates when she grows up, with his biker buddies. On the Good Stuff, a 96-year-old HAM radio operator fulfilled a lifelong bucket list item when she spoke to astronauts on the ISS. On All Jacked Up, if you can do “laundry” with pets on the bed, this one is for you. Insta-Therapy: Brendan from Bellevue needs your advice because his boss is sleeping with girls at the office and he wants to know how to put an end to it without breaking the Bro-Code. Today’s Troop Salute is HM1 Daniel Langhorne of the US Navy. And Fitz has some little known factoids about Super Bowl 54.

Just like Bill Gates, we are all big fans of Dick’s! Today is Dick’s Drive-Ins’ anniversary and Drew tells us how to get 19 cent burgers. In What Are You Kidding Me, a woman is arrested for calling 911 to ask how to get a divorce, a cop pulls over the Oscar Meyer Weiner mobile, and a woman needed emergency surgery when her “toy” became lodged in her bladder. Our Chase Rice Story has Gone Nationwide! Fitz in The Morning is cited in “The Bachelor” stories US Weekly, People, USA Today, and many more for our interview with Chase Rice regarding his appearance on the show. In the Hourly Bulletin, a Bremerton Narcotics Detective is fired for stealing, Dick’s Drive-In is celebrating their anniversary with 19-cent burgers, King County Health Officials are monitoring four people for Coronavirus, and Swedish is closing 2 ER’s for a Nurse Strike. In Sports, we have the latest on the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash, the NBA postpones tonight’s Lakers/Clippers Game, and UConn honors Kobe’s daughter. Drew has a new love: the Mexican restaurant Moctezumas. In the Fitz Files, we are the stars of the “Bachelor” as the national press covers our interview with Chase Rice about how the producers manipulated him and distorted the facts; plus we talk about the girls’ trip to Cleveland and the reappearance of Alayah. In The Good Stuff, a little boy is fishing with his dad when he gets his first ever bite. On Make Up or Break Up, Ana from Enumclaw is upset that her boyfriend Walter is still going to Vegas to watch the Superbowl with his friends even though her dad is having surgery. On Playlist Profiling, it’s Sarah from Port Townsend. And we learn all about “Lizbians”!

We are all pretty gut-punched about Kobe Bryant as we discuss his life, legacy, family, circumstances of his chopper accident, and the world reaction to his death. In the What Are You Kidding Me stories, a guy stopped a burglary by hitting the perps with pickle jars; a guy named Walter White keeps getting arrested for meth; Vermont could put emojis on their license plates; and fire fighters speak out about the Penny Challenge. Chase Rice calls in to talk about tonight’s episode of “The Bachelor”. In the Hourly Bulletin, Swedish Hospital is closing two ER’s for a labor strike, a mudslide has blocked SR 18 Eastbound; Boeing’s New 777x takes its first flight, a dilapidated house in Bothell sells for over $400k, and three 3 UW students are being screened for Coronavirus. In Sports we talk about Kobe Bryant’s amazing career. Fitz plays audio from the LA County press conference about Kobe’s accident. In the Fitz Files, the Grammys began with a tribute to Kobe from Boys II Men and Alicia Keys; Billie Eilish won 5 Grammys, “Old Town Road”, Tanya Tucker and Dan+Shay were other big winners, and Nick Jonas performed with spinach in his teeth. In The Good Stuff, a state trooper helped ease a little girl’s fears after a car wreck by sharing his knowledge of “Frozen” with her. On City vs. Country, we talk to our couple from Friday, Christine from Bothell and Country Boy Carl from Monroe, who apparently did get together. Today’s Troop Salute is Rick Lashley of the USMC. More Kobe Bryant reaction as we hear from listeners and Fitz reads remembrances from other athletes and notables like former President Obama. Fitz plays us some highlights from the Grammys. And we send you off to your Monday with some Monday Motivation.

Boy did we need this Friday: Bull-Yah it up! In the What Are You Kidding Me stories, a man calls his ex-wife after discovering a judge never signed their divorced, a guy stabbed his friend for messing with his chili, a guy named Joe Exotic was arrested for trying to arrange a hitman, and a game called “Plague Incorporated” is the hottest download in China. On Ticket or Skip It, Drew reviews “The Gentleman” and “The Last Full Measure.” In the Hourly Bulletin, updates on suspects from Wednesday’s Seattle shooting, Uber and Lyft being criticized for surge pricing after the shooting, health officials are monitoring people who had close contact with a local Coronavirus victim, the State DOT releases possible Bigfoot pictures. In Sports, Amazon is rumored to be the Name Partner for the renovated Seattle Area, and Mariner Mitch Haniger will miss the first month of the season for core surgery. In the Fitz Files, Mama June claims she’s better but her kids say she’s scamming, Taylor Swift reveals an eating disorder, trouble with the latest Star Wars TV Show, and Dierks Bentley’s cover band Hot Country Knights has an original single with Travis Tritt and we all love it! The Good Stuff is a story of Good Karma in which a Kansas City Chief’s fan who donates his time to be a designated driver won 2 tickets to the Superbowl. On City vs. Country, Single Girl Christine from Bothell meets City Boy Steven from Wallingford and Country Boy Carl from Monroe. Chase Rice Calls Us From Germany To Talk About The Bachelor! Today’s Believe It or Not spans banana peels to Babe Ruth. Fitz plays the full version of the Dierks / Hot Country Knights song “Pick Her Up”, and he wants your opinion cuz we love it!

Well after Wednesday’s #CerealChallenge we may never eat cereal again. Except Ryder – he wants more cereal. In What Are You Kidding Me, science has confirmed why stress turns your hair grey, a new bill would put an end to random emotional support animals on flights, man in California ate Sushi every day for a year until he got a 5 ft. tapeworm, and a librarian found a slice of cheese being used as bookmark. What is Your Perfect Super Bowl Party Food? In the Hourly Bulletin we discuss the latest details on the Wednesday afternoon shooting in Downtown Seattle. In Sports, Eli Manning is retiring and Zion Williamson makes his NBA debut. The Burning Hoops are HOT - Fitz gives us an update on his YMCA kids’ basketball team, including rejected names, a potential budding arsonist on the team, and his daughter Drew being the only girl on the team. In The Fitz Files, Jessica Simpson has a new book that covers her alcoholism and relationships, does Mr. Peanut die in the new Superbowl commercial, Halsey is singing with Kelsea Ballerini on CMT Crossroads, and Jennifer Aniston is done with Hannah on “The Bachelor”. In The Good Stuff, a gas station cashier who needed to be hospitalized thought he was going to have to close down the store but the firefighters who rescued him ran the store until someone else could take over. On Make Up or Break Up, Taylor from Mill Creek is really tired of her boyfriend Chris’ obsessive DVD collection and refusal to stream anything current. Playlist Profiling: Chris from Shelton. Throwin’ Shade: Shade has words for our new favorite Canadians: Megan and Harry.

We’ve all been staying up way too late! In What Are You Kidding Me we hear about an “Earth Sandwich”, the new TikTok Challenge eating cereal out of someone else’s mouth, Florida iguanas are falling out of trees, and a driver crashed while driving-while-reading-the-bible. Claire is Not Liam Neeson: she got an automated 911 emergency message from her niece, followed by an LOL cancellation, and froze over what to do. In the Hourly Bulletin, the first US Case of Wuhan Coronavirus is in Snohomish County, a deadly daytime shooting in Westlake Center; a State Rep may stay in office despite potential federal violations. In Sports, Derek Jeter is in the Baseball Hall of Fame and Bobby Wagner will sit out the Pro Bowl to heal his knee. Drew Is Deprived of Motherly Love: Drew doesn’t like Fitz calling his mom “Momma” and Fitz thinks it’s becasue Drew really doesn’t have a Mother. In the Fitz Files, the real reason for Megxit is Baby Archie, Taylor Swift’s mom has a brain tumor, Luke Combs will perform on SNL and Blake and Gwen’s new video has dropped. In The Good Stuff, a pizza man had his car stolen but a passerby who stopped the crime and then gave the pizza man his old car. It’s an “All Jacked Up” for the Ages! Insta-Therapy: Listener “Rob” got his DNA test back and it’s revealed something about his Dad. Troop Salute: Verdian Lee Fitz of the US Navy is Fitz’s Uncle. Ozzy Osbourne Has Parkinson’s and we hear an emotional interview with Ozzy and his wife Sharon. Hallmark Channel Check-In: Fitz and Claire still love the Hallmark Channel even when it’s not Christmas so Fitz tells us about “Hearts of Winter”.

The Fitz Family is Urgent Care Frequent Flyers. In What Are You Kidding Me, a dad put is baby son’s sounds to AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” and a couple tries to get out of a DUI crash by claiming the dog was driving. There are some really weird bets out there for the Super Bowl, like the color of the microphone at the National Anthem and whether J.Lo will have a wardrobe malfunction. In the Hourly Bulletin, Washington’s work week could be 32 hours; Puyallup police are stepping up patrols in a park where child porn was discovered and some airline companies want Boeing to drop the 737 Max name; In Sports, Shaquille Griffin will be a Pro Bowl starter and King Felix will try to make the Braves. Hold On Holden! Drew is watching a 150lb dog who is trashing his house.  On The Fitz Files, a “Bachelor” recap with a lingerie pillow fight, the girls scheme to kick out the “fake” girl and Chase Rice getting involved. On The Good Stuff, an 83-year-old woman with dementia recorded a cover of “My Way” with her caregiver and it’s on the UK Pop Charts. On Make Up or Break Up, Erica from Lake Stevens says her Boyfriend Jeremy didn’t rescue her last week when she was stuck in the snow, and this is not the first time; Jeremy says she needs to learn to be more self-sufficient. What State Do You Hate? Fitz has a list of the most hated states. Sam Elliot Does “Old Town Road”! You have GOT to hear this! What’s on Your Mind? Fitz asks us for the immediate truth about what we are really thinking this minute – which includes Football, “Lost in Space”, “Batman” and Brad and Jen. A lot of Jen.

It’s Friday so Fitz and DJ Tony Schwartz are serving up a Very Special Bull-Yah! In “What Are You Kidding Me”, Ben and Jerry’s has a “Netflix and Chill” flavor, a dog gave birth to a lime green puppy, and a Texas driver aimed a bow-and-arrow at other drivers. On “Ticket or Skip It” Drew reviews “Bad Boys for Life” and “Doolittle”. In the Hourly Bulletin, we still have school closures, a judge rules an alleged dog fighter will not get his dogs back, and no arrests in a Pierce County road rage killing. In Sports, Alaska Airlines has won the naming rights to the Atrium outside the new Key Arena, and the Seahawks coaches have been named to coach the NFC in the Pro Bowl. Ryder Is Getting Recruited: Fitz reads some emails that have been coming in to Ryder from local military recruiters. In the Fitz Files, there’s some damning new evidence against Lori Loughlin, Taylor Swift’s documentary has a Netflix release date and it’s Betty White’s 98th Birthday. In The Good Stuff, a Teen Jeopardy contestant from Oregon donated $10k of his winnings to the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation in honor of Alex Trebek and his effort has since inspired others to donate more than $200k. On today’s City Vs. Country, Melissa from Bremerton meets Country Boy Brian from Shelton and City Boy Adam from Bremerton. Brace Yourself, Throwin’ Shade is Coming! Shade is mad at the snow, bad drivers, and people who didn’t come to work. Personal Updates from Skykomish: We hear from P1 Hannah from Baring who has called to thank us for talking about the people stranded in the area and to thank the caravan drivers for bringing supplies. Then we talk to one of those Caravan of Care drivers: P1 Jason from Sultan.

Does Fitz really make his Uber driver stop at Starbucks? In “What Are You Kidding Me”, we hear about Spotify’s new playlists for your pets, a guy pulled a knife over a bad taco, and people set up a bait bicycle to lure thieves and beat them up. Are You Keeping Up on the Newest Dating Terms? Fitz explains Flea-bagging, White-Clawing, Dial-Toning, and Caspering. The Hourly Bulletin has more school closures and delays and we hear about the citizen’s caravan to resupply Skykomish. In Sports we speculate on whether Jadaveon Clowney will come back and we hear emotional audio of Drew Brees and Cougar Steve Gleason at Gleason’s Congressional Gold Medal ceremony for ALS work. In “The Fitz Files”, the “Friends” reunion is on hold over money, Duchess Megan visits Vancouver charities and The Rock’s dad has passed away; he was a major WWE Pioneer. In “The Good Stuff” we hear about a Swiss company developing a machine that can keep a human liver alive outside of a body for weeks to aid in transplants.  In a Special Make-Up or Break-Up Follow Up, Melanie from Poulsbo calls to let us know what happened with her boyfriend Ryan who got drunk at her family Thanksgiving and was banned from drinking at Christmas. Binge Brags! Claire is watching the new “Lost in Space” reboot; Ryder is hooked on the Aaron Hernandez docuseries; Drew watches some British Thing, and Fitz is trying “You”. Drew’s Mortgage Broker Knows Too Much: Drew is buying and while he loves that the agent is a P1, it’s weird to have this guy knowing everything. Playlist Profiling: Wait, we KNOW her! Ryder’s Getting Recruited Whether He Likes It Or Not: Fitz is getting calls from recruiters, but Drew says Ryder’s not physically ready and Ryder agrees!

Snowmageddon or Nomaggedon? Either way, we’ve declared another Snow Party! In “What Are You Kidding Me” a man who didn’t know his 24-Hour Fitness wasn’t 24 Hours got trapped inside, a mom filming herself got her 3-year-old tooting into her camera, a 60-year-old drank 4 Four Locos and passed out while babysitting and girl has a rare condition that causes her to become completely paralyzed when she laughs or cries. What Monday Do You Fake Sick? MLK Day is the most popular, but we also discuss Superbowl Monday, 4th of July Monday, and Easter Monday. The Hourly Bulletin has your school delays and closures. In Sports, could Marshawn Lynch playing “part-time”, Chris Carson’s hip injury, and Cougar alum Steve Gleason gets the Congressional Gold Medal for his fight for ALS patients. In the Fitz Files, Meghan Markle’s dad could do her damage in her court case against a tabloid, Seattle’s Ken Jennings is the Jeopardy GOAT, Wendy William makes fun of Joaquin Phoenix’s cleft palette, and Billy Eilish is tapped for the next James Bond theme song. In The Most Valuable Minute in the Great Northwest, Julie from Seattle wins $1000! The Good Stuff is about a nature photographer who was out filming when he witnessed a speeding car flip into a freezing pond and rescue the people inside. Are You All Jacked Up? Cuz we are, and we want hear why you are, sorta. What Foods Do You Hate? Fitz has a list of celebrity food dislikes, and then we hear yours. Today’s Troop Salute is Daniel Kennedy. Yikes - January is Divorce Month! But don’t worry, Fitz has the red flags you need to look out for in your relationship. XFL is Coming… Do We Care? – Drew isn’t sure he’s interested in football running year round. Are You?