ROCK MORNINGS

Welcome to Friday!

A couple of days off…then a short week…and then it's Thanksgiving!

I don't know why, but I feel more excited for turkey day this year than I have been in awhile. It's not like we've got anything special planned. But for some reason, I'm a bit amped for the gluttony!

Speaking of over-indulging on Thanksgiving, I took a look at the dinner's impact on your health, and also the things that make your home perfect for hosting Thanksgiving with the family/friends.

Let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined me just after 8am thanks to County Materials in Holmen to talk about this weekend's F1 race in Vegas and we also chatted about some of the shows coming to the area in the next few months.

In sports, the Bills lost to the Texans last night to kick off Week 12 in the NFL, an update on Josh Jacob's condition, the Packers get flexed in Week 14, the Bucks lost in overtime last night to the 76ers, the Badger men's basketball is at #9 BYU this afternoon, and the football team takes the field against #21 Illinois tomorrow.

Elsewhere in sports, Alexander Ovechkin continues to set records, and the Athletic Director at Baylor has stepped down and is under investigation….for something.

Is it too soon for Christmas music? I would say yes…especially if it's constant. Now, if you toss in a rando Xmas tune every couple of hours…that's fine. But 24 hours of holiday music is too much for me right now.

An update on a Superman comic that three brothers found in their mom's attic after she passed. Bath & Body Works is attempting to make a NYC subway smell like Christmas. A tip for saving money on your holiday shopping. And McDonald's is launching a new "Grinch" meal!

Nice story about a senior couple who recently got married in the YMCA pool where they first met, and a pig on the loose is rescued by a couple who were looking for a companion for their pet pig.

Today is "National Stuffing Day"…and it's also "Beaujolais Nouveau Day"…and "National Gingerbread Cookie Day". So celebrate accordingly!

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan walking around buck nekkid, a hunter in Louisiana who came down from his tree stand only to get immediately attacked by an alligator, a few guys who tried to cash a $27 million check at a bank, a rich neighborhood in California banned pickleball at a local park because it was too loud, a dude in Seattle who ran from the cops and tried to change clothes in a thrift store to get-away, and a guy in Taiwan who ended up with a cup in his rear-end.

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Lawn cleaned up. All the lights are up. Time for a cocktail!

Got a lot done yesterday afternoon and I'm ready to cruise into the weekend.

One week away from Thanksgiving & I'm already dreaming about that crockpot mac-n-cheese!!!!

In the news this morning, President Trump signed the bill directing the DOJ to release all of the Epstein files, a bill that would have partly legalized online sports betting in WI was pulled at the last minute, Taco Bell is adding three fan-created items to their menus, and now that pennies are no longer being produced…should we get rid of ALL coins?

In sports, the Bucks play the 76ers tonight, Badger men's basketball has a tough test tomorrow afternoon against #9 BYU, the football team is at home against #21 Illinois on Saturday, Week 12 in the NFL kicks off tonight with the Bills & Texans on Thursday Night Football, Brandon Woodruff is going to be back with the Brew Crew next season, and the Brewers are going to be taking on the Braves in the 2026 MLB Little League Classic!

Elsewhere in sports, Major League Baseball announced some new media deals yesterday with ESPN & Netflix, the "Field of Dreams" game is returning next season, and an update on the Patrick Beverly case.

Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and also discussed a documentary about the rise & fall of Susan Powter(STOP THE INSANITY!!!!!!!!!).

Plus…have you ever heard a song featuring both Ozzy & Madonna??? Well, now you have.

As I mentioned, Thanksgiving is one week from today, and in today's Thanksgiving news - the best & worst days to travel…and the cost per person for Thanksgiving dinner.

Office Cora joined me just after 8am and let me know what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And even though Jean is still in Europe, it's "Hypothetical Thursday", and my question for you was: "What's one thing you can never have enough of?".

Cora's question for me was: "Would you hug more people if hugs burned calories?"

An animal sanctuary in Utah recently saved a great horned owl that fell into a cement mixer, and a bunch of college students at the University of Texas might have helped solve a murder case from 1991!

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk #FloridaMan who was trying to claim he had a medical issue(that he couldn't pronounce), an A.I. teddy bear that got removed from an online store after it was graphically describing BDSM and where to get knives, a United Airlines flight that returned to St. Louis because of a bomb threat, & a business that hired a guy to play Santa at their store without knowing that he had murdered his wife years before.

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Another 'meh' day out there with a high of just 40° and plenty of clouds. I've got more leaves to rake today, which I'm not entirely enthused about. Mostly because the leaves are from my neighbor's trees. Not mine.

On this hump day, I let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about the top podcasts of the year according to Apple.

Also discussed a list of the most hated NFL teams in the country.

Speaking of the NFL, Week 12 kicks off tomorrow night, so I revisited our Pigskin Picks to see who Jean & I chose to win.

Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks are off until tomorrow, an update on Giannis' injury, the Badgers play on Friday against BYU, Ja'Marr Chase's suspension was upheld by the NFL, and Aaron Rodgers won't need surgery on his injured wrist.

The new CFP rankings are out, Draymond Green gets warned by the NBA for going at it with a fan, Shedeur Sanders becomes the latest professional athlete to get robbed while playing, and a suspect in the murder of John Beam is in custody and allegedly admitted to the killing.

In the news this morning, it looks like the Epstein files are finally going to get released, a guy named J.D. Vance is going to jail for threatening to kill the Vice President…J.D. Vance. The UK is banning the resale of tickets

It's International Men's Day, and we're one day closer to Thanksgiving! Talked about a couple of turkey-day items including a new, squeezable gravy from Heinz…and some topics to avoid during Thanksgiving conversations at the table.

A couple of cops in New Jersey recently rescued a driver from a burning vehicle after it crashed, and a casino in Virginia just handed out 500 free turkeys to families in need in their community!

Raccoons are wild animals, but so were dogs at one point. Could raccoons become our next house pet?

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", had stories about a stolen driveway, a guy who was waving a gun around because he thought it would help him get laid, a dude who froze his wife and now has a new girlfriend, a #FloridaThreesome that went wrong.

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Rain, snow, cold temps. Winter is knocking on the door!

Woke up to a wintry mix this morning and it looks like more is on the way on Thursday.

In the news this morning, a couple of national park morons including a dude who got too close to a bison…and a guy who pepper-sprayed a pack of wolves. Elsewhere in the news, the USPS is going to increase it's rates on shipping and a flight had to return to Boston after a passenger smoked weed on board the plane. And artificial trees are WAY more popular than real trees. Sad.

In sports, the Cowboys beat the Raiders last night to wrap up week 11 in the NFL, a look at week 12's schedule, the Bucks lost last night to the Cavs and Giannis suffered a groin injury. The Badgers improved to 4-0 on the season with a win last night and Ja'Marr Chase got suspended for spitting on another player.

Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and talked to the host of the Wisco Sports Show…the one & only Grant Bilse!

A great story about a dog that fell down a cliff & escaped with almost no injuries. And another about a woman who got her purse back thanks to a couple of Good Samaritans.

With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, had a couple of gravy-related stories this morning, including a gravy extinguisher…and a gravy flight!

Recapped our Week 11 Pigskin Picks and surprise…surprise. My lead on Jean gets even bigger!

Talked about a new trend on TikTok, and Brian revealed his new favorite video reel to watch.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a 10-year old kid who stole his mom's car & drove it home from school, a couple of guys in Thailand busted with 81 monkeys & a bunch of drugs, a contest to find America's Loudest Fan, and a couple of guys in Australia who were busted for playing "the helicopter" in the backyard.

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Back at it on a Monday! Successful weekend with some raking, a Harley ride, and the Christmas lights are up!!!

In the news this morning, a winning Mega Millions ticket was sold on Friday, the FAA has lifted all restrictions on flights now that the government shutdown is over, and a grandfather is using his granddaughter to help him steal thousands of dollars in merchandise!

In sports, the Packers beat the Giants yesterday, the Bucks split the weekend with a win on Friday and a loss on Saturday, Giannis helped the Lakers get the game ball for a rookie who scored his first NBA points, and the Badger football team stunk it up on the field on Saturday against #2 Indiana.

Else where in sports, the Badger men's basketball team plays tonight, Aaron Rodgers may have broken his wrist yesterday, a Texas State Trooper is no longer welcome at college football games, and former Bucks player Patrick Beverley got arrested over the weekend.

Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about the halftime entertainment for the three NFL games on Thanksgiving.

Couple of cool stories this morning - A city in Oklahoma that is allowing residents to pay off their unpaid parking tickets & overdue library fees by donating food to a local pantry, a woman in England who saved her golfing buddy's life when he had a heart attack, and a cameraman in Canada who had a random encounter with a brain surgeon and is now getting a life-changing treatment.

Talked about how much the average American is going to spend on Thanksgiving this year, and also about this year's most dangerous toys!

In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a shoot-out at a grocery store over a turkey, a guy with a suspicious "bulge" in his pants was trying to smuggle some birds into the US, a dude in Montana who got a DUI after he tried to pee into a Budweiser can while driving, an asshole in Texas who destroyed a Veterans Day display but got caught because he left his driver's license at the scene, and a dude in Greece who tried to swallow a burger without chewing!

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Hallelujah, I've got a new truck! Finally got the insurance money…signed the loan paperwork…and picked it up late yesterday afternoon.

Feels good to be an adult again.

Gonna be a busy weekend cleaning it and putting all my stuff in there.

In the news this morning, the latest on possible tariff checks from the government, a horrific story about a 14 year-old girl in Wisconsin who weighed just 35 pounds, a Russian A.I. bot faceplants at it's debut, and the Mega Millions drawing is tonight!

In sports, the Patriots beat the Jets last night on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 11 in the NFL. The Bucks are at home tonight against Charlotte, the Badgers are at #2 Indiana tomorrow morning at 11am, Brock Purdy should be back under center for the 49ers this weekend, and MLB announced it's AL & NL MVPs yesterday.

Elsewhere in sports, John Force has officially retired, the NFL sent out a memo about gambling to it's teams, and fourteen people were just charged for their roles in a massive, illegal sports gambling ring.

Let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Talked about some of the deals you can take advantage of today because it's "National Pickle Day". Some tips for winning at Rock/Paper/Scissors. And a recent poll found that seeing live music is our favorite way to be entertained.

Cool story about a kid in Colorado who created a clothing brand to help raise money so underprivileged kids can play hockey. And check out this cow who escaped the slaughterhouse & earned it's freedom by hanging with a flock of sheep.

Had a couple of Thanksgiving items this morning including the best time to eat, and some stats from the annual Butterball "togetherness" survey.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", had stories about a guy who stole a car & hid out in a porta-potty to evade police, a new app that let's you "talk" to dead people, a guy who faked a carjacking to avoid shopping with his wife, a vape shop robbery that included NINE people getting out of a car, most people cannot tell the difference between real music & A.I.-generated music, and a massage parlor with a "No Sexual" sign got busted for prostitution.

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Ah…Thursday! The insurance money finally went into the account and I'll hopefully have my new truck by the end of the week!

It'll be a nice weekend to cruise around with the windows down & the tunes cranked!

In the news this morning, the government shutdown finally came to an end last night, pennies are officially done being produced, and Aaron Rodgers is selling his Wisconsin mansion for nearly $4 million!

Speaking of money…Elon Musk is set to get paid $1 trillion by Tesla over the next decade, and I looked at a list of what he could purchase with all that money.

In sports, the Bucks lost to the Hornets last night, Week 11 in the NFL kicks off tonight, Jameis Winston is going to start for the Giants on Sunday against the Packers, the Badger men's basketball team is off until Monday, and the Badger football team has a tough opponent this weekend with #2 Indiana.

Let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and talked about a couple of unique items you can purchase just in time for the holidays, including an iPhone Pocket, and a Candy Cane opener.

Office Cora joined me just after 8am to let me know what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And with Jean out, I asked you…the listener…a hypothetical question: "If you could eliminate one song from the world, what would you choose and why?"

Had a fantastic story about a school that set up a microphone in the hallway and asked students to record something positive that happened to them. The school created a montage and posted them online. And check out this story about a WWII Veteran who's life was saved by a pair of lucky socks!

Elsewhere in sports, Bryce Harper gets threatened by the MLB commissioner, and a very interesting stat about the outcome of NFL football games.

In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Canada who took a city bus for a joyride and was letting passengers off along the way, a teenager who drove a truck onto a green and did over $160,000 worth of damage to the course, a man who was accidentally shot by his own dog, a #FloridaWoman who was caught doing 107mph while driving to a Little Caesar's, and some hardcore porn got played accidentally on a ferry.

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Hump Day, yo! Mid-50's. Plenty of sun. Headed towards the low 60's on Friday & Saturday!

Lot's happening recently, including yesterday's announcement regarding this year's "RiverFront Revolt" at the La Crosse Center. Get tickets & info here.

In the news this morning, there wasn't a jackpot winner for Mega Millions after last night's drawing,

In sports, the Badgers improve to 3-0 on the season with a win over Ball State last night, a look at Week 11 in the NFL, the Bucks are in Charlotte tonight to take on the Hornets, the new College Football Playoff rankings were released, Pat Murphy is the NL Manager of the Year again, and Nico Harrison finally got canned by the Dallas Mavericks.

Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about some of the movies that are in the works, including a Miss Piggy movie, a Jessica Rabbit film, and also a Betty Boop horror movie that's being made.

Fantastic story about a Purple Heart medal that was found in a safe deposit box and returned to the family of the deceased soldier who was awarded the honor. And a video is going viral of a pilot reassuring nervous flyers that their safety is his top priority.

Thanksgiving is just two weeks from tomorrow and today we looked at a list of Thanksgiving-themed movies you can watch to get in the turkey day spirit. Plus, Jell-O is celebrating the holiday AND the company's 125th anniversary by selling special Thanksgiving-shaped molds.

Took a look at our Week 11 Pigskin Picks after I dominated Jean in Week 10.

In case you were unaware, today is "National Happy Hour Day", so stop by your favorite bar after work for a cocktail or two!

Hooked you up with a list of ways to easily boost your immune system this flu season. And do you know someone with a pretentious hobby?

The latest on the Matt Kalil/giant penis situation, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a light rail operator who fell asleep on the job, a man charged with double homicide who claims a cockroach told him to do it, a porch pirate that got busted while dressed as a woman, the return of the McRib(but only in select cities), and and a former day care worker that bit a kid.

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Welcome to Tuesday!

Jean's still in Europe. I'm still here in the studio.

Gotta get the rest of my Christmas lights up this week! Thankfully, it's going to be back in the low 60's later this week.

In the news this morning, a recall on thousands of Honda Civics, Wendy's is closing hundreds of locations in the near future, a cause of death for Ace Frehley, and the latest on the 3i/Atlas comet!

In sports, the Packers lost to the Eagles last night on MNF, a look at Week 11 in the NFL, the Bucks beat the Mavs yesterday, the Badger basketball team plays tonight against Ball State, Joe Burrow is back at practice with the Bengals, and Brian Daboll gets fired by the Giants.

Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Jessica Rabbit is apparently getting her own movie!

Today is of course, Veterans Day, and I talked about some of the deals available for Veterans.

Also talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show and looked at the results of our Week 10 Pigskin Picks.

Actor & comedian Billy Gardell joined me this morning to talk about his upcoming stand-up tour that's hitting the Pablo Center in January.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bear that broke into the same house twice in the same night, a #FloridaMan who shot at three people outside of a bar after an argument about chickens & eggs, and a guy in California who broke into a sorority to creep on girls in the showers.

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Another weekend in the books and I finally caved and turned the heat on in the house this morning. It was down to 59° and while I quite enjoy the chilly temps in the house, the wife certainly does NOT.

Oh well. Looking at highs in the low-60's later this week, so the Harley has yet to be put away completely for the winter.

In the news this morning, the latest on the government shutdown, the Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow, a look at the 50th Anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, and a new policy at Target stores.

In sports, the Bucks split the weekend with a win on Friday and a loss yesterday, the Badger basketball team won and so did the football team!!!! A look at yesterday's Week 10 action in the NFL and a preview of the Packers/Eagles game tonight. And legendary NBA player & coach, Lenny Wilkins, has died.

We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and discussed the rather serious accusations regarding Jeremy Renner. Plus, a recap of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony over the weekend.

Elsewhere in sports, two new betting scandals involving a couple of MLB pitchers and another involving six NCAA players. Plus, the tragic news about Dodgers' reliever Alex Vesia.

On the flipside of that, we had some feel-good stories about a missing engagement ring on Halloween, a man who dug up a bunch of gold in his backyard while trying to install a pool, and a teacher who set up a cursive club since the school no longer teaches the subject!

If your wife loves those Hallmark holiday movies, here's a list of cities that look & feel like you're actually in the movies.

A new health "trend" is something that I've done for decades.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an A.I. generated country song, a couple of guys trying to steal highway signs, a hotel in Fargo that was cleaning sheets in the hot tub, a guy named "Pancake" who beat up his own father, and a dude who had eye surgery and is allegedly hallucinating since.

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