ROCK MORNINGS

Got some rain this morning. Looks like more on the way tomorrow. Cooling off quite a bit by tomorrow, too!

Started the morning off with the latest on the deadly shooting in NYC, an update on the bear attack in Comstock a few weeks ago, a foundation in our area wants to add more cameras downtown, an Eau Claire man is facing several charges of possessing child pornography, and Wisconsin's Secretary of State announces that she's not going to run for Governor.

In sports, the Brewers took sole possession of 1st place in the NL Central with a win over the Cubs last night, Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg passed away, Deion Sanders gave an update on his health issues, and Brycer Harper gets into heated exchange with MLB Commissioner, Rob Manfred.

Elsewhere in sports, all the details on this weekend's MLB Speedway Classic in Tennessee. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am.

We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Jim Cramer's on-air F-Bomb from yesterday had Brian feeling nostalgic about the time Jean let one fly on-air.

A cool story about one young Diamondbacks fan who got to spend a very special day with his favorite team, and the world's most premature baby keeps defying the odds & celebrates his 1st birthday!

Do you have a special phrase you use when you've got to poop? A Redditor asked that very question and we looked at some of the better responses.

Also on the show today, a look at whether or not we should change the minimum age to drink…and the minimum age to drive. (not at the same time, obviously!)

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who assaulted another guy on the golf course for playing too slow, a retirement party in California that featured booze & strippers, a guy who rented a car in Canada that had traces of Fentanyl inside, a monster truck tire fell off & bounced out of the arena and smashed a car in the parking lot, and a woman in Massachusetts who got attacked by a vicious raccoon!

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Welcome back to reality!

Another steamy one today with high temps in the 90's expected. Thankfully, it's supposed to cool of tomorrow.

In the news this morning, we talked about the massive boat explosion in Prescott this weekend, the Lt. Governor launching her campaign to be the next Governor, a memorial fund set up in honor of Eliotte Heinz, and a bunch of people got sick from pizza that was tainted by THC.

In sports, the Brew Crew got a nice walk-off win against the Marlins yesterday, Bubba Wallace raced to a win at the Brickyard, and the Tour de France has been won for the fourth time by Tadej Pogacar.

Elsewhere in sports, Aaron Rodgers opened up about his new wife, and five former members of the Canadian World Junior Hockey team have been acquitted of sexual assault.

Jean recapped her vacation to Key West, and we told you what's on TV today/tonight.

Cool story about a woman who is skateboarding across America in memory of her stepfather, and another story about a pet turtle that escaped and ended making his way to an ice cream shop before he was found.

According to a new survey, Americans spend 50% of their day online.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman's suitcase that was lost…and then returned to her with someone else's stuff in it, a serial butt-sniffer that got arrested again in California, a #FloridaWoman who tried smuggling some turtles in her bra, and a bus in Alaska that had 50lbs of dynamite in it.

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What a crazy week. Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Ozzy. Hogan.

Just a wild ride.

Obviously, we talked about the death of Hulk Hogan this morning, including a recap of his wrestling career, his life outside the ring, his other appearances on TV & in movies, and some personal memories of the Hulkster.

Also in the news, a La Crosse man was sentenced to 64 months in Federal prison on a meth charge, a local teenager known for his crochet skills was in court on a sexual assault case, a cyclist in Vernon County is dead, Governor Tony Evers announced he wouldn't be seeking re-election, and "The Yard" in Altoona opens this weekend.

In sports, the Brew Crew are back home tonight to take on the Marlins, Bill Self ended up in the hospital, and President Trump signs an executive order to prevent college athletes from becoming professionals.

Elsewhere in sports, ESPN is nearing a deal to acquire NFL media…including Red Zone! And the planned expansion of March Madness is unlikely to happen in the upcoming season.

We let you know what's on TV/Streaming this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen.

A video of a woman from Wausau is going viral after her mailman delivered her beloved dog's ashes. And check out this woman who saved a teenager's life with the CPR skills she learned decades ago!

A recent survey found that almost a quarter of us are using A.I. to fact-check our doctors. What could possibly go wrong?

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man who took a boat for a joyride & tried to use a disguise to escape the police, a #FloridaMan who robbed an arcade and had his mom as his getaway driver, another naked dude in Oklahoma who broke into a home & jumped into their pond to hide from the cops, a massive recall in Japan on toy guns that can fire actual bullets, a #FloridaMan who works as a Chuck E. Cheese mascot was arrested for credit card theft while wearing his costume, a cat burglar named "Leonardo Da Pinchy" who keeps stealing people's underwear, and robots in China that can replace their own batteries when they start to go dead.

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So close to the weekend, I can almost taste it! Going to be busy, but still looking forward to it.

After yesterday's tribute to the late, great Ozzy Osbourne, we attempted to get back to normal on the show.

Office Cora joined me just after 8am to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715.

Started the show with the Thursday Song, and in the news this morning, the body of Eliotte Heinz was found yesterday…as was the body of UW-Plattevill student, Emma Jacob. Also in the news today, the WI DNR has issued an air quality advisory for today, and update on the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and the sentencing of Brian Kohberger.

In sports, the Brewers got back to beating the Mariners yesterday, the Packers annual revenue-sharing report reveals how prosperous the NFL really is, and the Bill Belichick effect on ticket sales for UNC.

Elsewhere in sports, NASCAR is officially coming to San Diego, and Red Cedar Speedway has action tonight.

Let you know what's on TV today/tonight…and even though Jean's still out on vacation, Office Cora & I asked each other a hypothetical question on "Hypothetical Thursday"…mine was: "

Hers was: "

Heroic story about a military Veteran who helped stop a lunatic on a plane who was ranting and raving and trying to get into the cockpit & open the door while the plane was in flight! Plus, a couple of heart-warming animal stories involving a long-lost cat…and a long-lost dog.

Have you ever heard of the "Solid Snake" method of dealing with an awkward conversation? Neither had I.

And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an "influencer" swimming in raw sewage, a deputy who got popped for DUI in his patrol vehicle, a #FloridaMan who tried to set a gym on fire & then tried to hide in a tanning bed while naked, a dude in Oregon who was wearing a shirt that said "Master Baiter" and got arrested for illegally catching fish, a potential homebuyer who discovered the skeleton remains of a man who had previously been living in the home he was looking to buy, and a married couple from CT who tried to join the Mile High Club while sitting in their seats on the plane.

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Our tribute to the Godfather of Heavy Metal, Ozzy Osbourne.

RIP, Ozzy.

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Get ready, because that heat is coming! Looking at 94° tomorrow with some showers in the morning and more rain likely on Thursday.

We talked about the upcoming "heat dome" in the news this morning…along with the haze from the Canadian wildfires. Also in the news, the search for Eliotte Heinz continues, Malcolm-Jamal Warner died over the weekend in a drowning accident, a Wisconsin murder suspect who was arrested in Nebraska just faced an extradition hearing, and a federal judge sentenced a former Louisville police detective to 33 months in prison for his role in the death of Breonna Taylor.

In sports, the Brewers continued their hot streak by beating the Mariners last night, the Packers have signed Zach Tom to an extension, Chris Paul is heading back to the Clippers, and Will Levis is done for the season already.

Elsewhere in sports, Jake Retzlaff is leaving BYU for Tulane, and Deion Sanders is still dealing with some sort of health issue.

We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show about kiss-cams after the whole Coldplay debacle. Speaking of TV, Stephen Colbert clapped back at President Trump on the Late Show last night.

Check out this kid in NY who launched his own burger stand and is giving away free burgers to Veterans along with donating to Veteran's causes.

What's the perfect gift for a kid? A writer for Slate suggests that it's some candy & $20!

A new study reveals the minimum age that kids should get phones & social media. And a list of some of the current tech that will seem ridiculous in 50 years.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an ad executive from NYC who got drunk in #Florida and pissed off a rooftop bar onto some people below, a drug dealer who accidentally texted a police officer, a dog who got adopted from a shelter…shaved from the head down…and returned to the shelter hours later, a woman who attacked another woman at a Walmart with a sock filled with rocks, and a guy who drove his lawnmower on a busy highway.

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Back in the studio after a long weekend at Rock Fest.

Obviously, Brian talked all about his days in Cadott…recapping the bands, the Bacon, the beers, and more!

In the news this morning, the La Crosse Police are looking for a missing woman, charges against a former Wisconsin nurse have been dismissed, the TSA is adding family lanes at select airports, a recall on a popular deodorant, and a flight that narrowly avoided an in-air crash with a B-52 bomber.

In sports this morning, the Brewers swept the Dodgers again and are the hottest team in MLB, Scottie Scheffler got another win this weekend, Denny Hamlin also got a victory yesterday, and the President isn't a fan of the Washington Commanders.

Elsewhere in sports, a big shake-up with the NFLPA, Shannon Sharpe's sexual assault lawsuit reached a settlement, and an investigation into Terry Rozier.

Talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the fallout from the Colplay concert debacle from last week. Also, the OG Pee Wee bike from "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" is now owned by the Alamo!

Check out this pizza delivery guy who saved a customer's life!

A recent ranking of national gas station chains puts Kwik Trip at number one! And a survey about opposites attracting listed the 10 most common things couples don't have in common.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy chugging Tobasco & threatening to fight a bunch of people, a firefighter who doused a baseball field with water after a foul ball hit his car, teenager who made a bomb threat on a flight, a new social media trend involving coffee & your anus, a restaurant that's charging $150 to cuddle lion cubs, and a sex festival that caused an uproar.

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Final day in the studio before heading to Rock Fest! I've got the beers in the fridge in the camper, a bag full of Bacon, and I'm ready to rock!

Hope to see a bunch of you there!

In the news this morning, the Lansing bridge is going to get demolished later this year, the latest info on the bear attack in Comstock, an update on the flooding in Texas, an assisted living facility in Massachusetts resulted in multiple deaths & injuries, and the Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to fire hundreds of workers in the Education Dept.

In sports, a recap of last night's home run derby, Jacob Misirowski responds to the backlash of his addition to the All Star roster, Teddy Bridgewater gets in trouble for giving impermissible benefits to some of his players, and Wemby has been cleared to return after his season-ending blood clots.

Elsewhere in sports, John Elway won't be in any trouble for the recent death of his former agent, and Conor McGregor sends unsolicited dick pics on his birthday.

We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us to talk Wisconsin sports and his recent fishing injuries!

Cool story about a horse race without any horses, and check out this mailman who adopted a dog that he got to know while delivering mail.

There's a new app coming out for single Disney fans who want to find true love, and the latest TikTok "trend" involves Sharpies.

In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who stole a bunch of sex toys & ice cream from a Walmart, a guy is in a fight with his HOA over handing out free water, a man escaped prison in France by hiding in some luggage, and a creepy-ass teddy bear in California turned out to be an art project.

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Only one more sleep before we head to Cadott!

VERY excited to get out of town for a few days & party it up with a bunch of our friends & listeners!

In fact, we had a Rock Fest preview this morning…looking over the line-up and all the other stuff that'll be happening later this week.

In the news this morning, a woman in Wisconsin was attacked by a bear over the weekend, the victims in that double homicide in Middleton were identified, a recall on water bottles sold at Walmart, and the cost of tomatoes is likely to skyrocket.

In sports, the Brewers finished the first half of the regular season on a tear, Wimbledon is finally over, the MLB All-Star game is later this week, NASCAR results, another hilarious post-fight interview from Derrick Lewis, and Ndamukong Suh retires.

We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and had some interesting stats about mac-n-cheese on "National Mac-N-Cheese Day"

Cool story about a video game store in NY that ruined a few Nintendo Switch games and is using them to raise money for charity, and an 80 year-old guy who's still kicking ass & taking names!

Do you know how much pizza is sold in America?(Hint: it's a LOT)

And check out this "hack" to help keep the temperature in your house down.

There's a baseball team called the Joliet Slammers and they've got a very unique promotion coming up next week. Might have to make the trip just to check it out!

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a kid that got a hold of an older iPhone that belonged to his parents and went on an Amazon shopping spree, a deputy who tried to smuggle heroin into a jail by using a Pringles can, a small child who climbed into a claw machine, a guy who rented a boat in #Florida and took it to Cuba, and a #FloridaWoman who got busted for running an illegal med-spa in her backyard shed.

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Happy Friday, yo! Planning to have a nice, relaxing weekend before getting pummeled at Rock Fest next week!

Thankfully, it looks like it's going to be very comfortable in Cadott for most of the time we're there.

We started the morning off with a few "holidays", including National Mojito Day, National Blueberry Muffin Day, and French Fry Day!

We talked about some of the French Fry deals you can take advantage of today, along with some stats & info about our consumption of fries in America.

In sports, the Brewers start a 3-game series against the Nationals tonight, Giannis was on a livestream in Greece recently where he talked a bit about his future plans in the NBA, running back Najee Harris got injured by some fireworks over the 4th of July, the roster for the Home-Run Derby at the MLB All-Star game is set, and there won't be an expansion this coming year for March Madness.

We let you know what's on the tube this weekend and what's new in theaters…and we talked about the disrespect that Rick Springfield suffered on the Today Show yesterday.

Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and we checked out the celebration of Moo Deng's first birthday!

Can you imagine the rest of the trip after this guy forgot his wife at a gas station?

A recent poll discovered that a lot of us are self-conscious about our feet.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a new phone case that feels & looks like real skin AND gets sunburnt. Plus, stories about a couple having sex while driving an RV down the road, a guy who only steals right shoes(no lefts), another person got busted with drugs inside a bag that was labeled "Definitely NOT a bag of drugs", and a very interesting billboard has popped up in the Cleveland area that is angering some residents.

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