ROCK MORNINGS

Ah, Friday. The best day of the work week. And I'm finally feeling a bit better.

Definitely NOT fully recovered, but I am much improved over yesterday & Wednesday.

In the news this morning, the FBI raided the home of former US Representative Eric Swalwell, the creepy masked man in Philly has been identified…but not caught yet, the boat captain in NY who was piloting the boat that capsized & killed a mother and her baby has been arrested by ICE agents, an updated on the Karmelo Anthony case, a bunch of gold was found on a job site in Belgium, a Wisconsin man was looking for some "hypnotists" while he was holding another man hostage at a Meijer grocery store, and another scientist who worked on the Pentagon's UFO program claims to have seen FOUR different alien species!

In sports, the Brewers beat the Mariners again yesterday to take two out of three from Seattle, a recap of last night's NFL action along with a look at the rest of this weekend's schedule for week 2 of the preseason, the Cowboys & Saints got fined by the league for fights at joint practices earlier this week, James Harden signs a new deal with the Cavs, the Lakers sale is getting a bit messy, and the NHL is playing a couple of regular season games in Germany this upcoming season.

We talked about what's on TV & streaming this weekend along with what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music getting released today…a new milestone for "The Odyssey"…and the Foo Fighters will be opening up for AC/DC in St. Louis on September 8th!

Mattel just announced it's first ever "UNO Championship" tournament where you could win $50,000!!! A dog named Milo who was missing for 72 days just won the 18th Annual "Hambone" award. A dude who was stuck in an underwater cave for 15 days gets rescued. And a cool story about a group of high-school dudes from Idaho who spent their summer helping to clean up the Boise river.

According to a recent survey about pet food, 16% of people would try their dog's food "out of sheer curiosity". Gross.

I'd rather eat a delicious sammich. Speaking of sandwiches, another recent look at Google Trends, social media, and A.I. data found out what the favorite sandwich is in every state. No surprise for WI.

Elsewhere in sports, a couple of members of the Tennessee University cycling team are killed when they're hit by a car, a girl comes out of the stands and onto the field during a recent high school football game to tackle a player, and check out this monster bear claw pretzel that's available at Soldier Field again this season.

If you make coffee at home, you might want to avoid these four "mistakes".

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 massive bear that got locked into a family's vehicle in Tennessee, a guy named "Bluntman" who got arrested for planning to distribute drugs at the Gathering of the Juggalos, a bullfighter in Spain who got a horn right in the apple bag, a pilot who tested positive for weed, and a #FloridaWoman who tried to hide a bunch of money in her vagina.

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I think today's sinus issue is worse than yesterdays. Granted…I'm not coughing as much as I was and I'm also able to breathe through my nostrils finally. But the drainage going on from my nose is a real problem this morning.

I'm constantly blowing my nose and the tickling sensation in the upper part of my right nostril is causing my eye to constantly water…and it makes me feel like I have to sneeze every few seconds.

What a mess.

But enough about my problems!

It's Hypothetical Thursday so we asked each other some questions. Jean asked me: "If you could bring back one brand, restaurant or store that no longer exists...what would it be?"

And my question for Jean was: "Being that it's National Radio Day, what's your dream radio job...and what's the craziest thing you've ever done in radio?"

Office Cora also joined us to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715…and she also had a hypothetical question for us: "If you had to get rid of beef, pork, poultry, or seafood for the rest of your life...which would you choose?"

IN the news this morning, the DEA has joined the investigation into the death of Hayden Panetierre, a police helicopter in Pennsylvania crashes into a small plane and kills one person, the creepy guy in PA wearing a mask & chasing after people gets confronted by someone, more human remains are being found at Lake Mead due to the drought, possible changes to Facebook & Instagram if Meta loses a major lawsuit, and a fake babysitter in Atlanta kidnaps some children.

In sports, the Brew Crew got beat by the Mariners yesterday, Week 2 of the NFL preseason kicks off tonight with a couple of games, the Saints are going to be without Alvin Kamara for awhile, Jayden Higgins of the Houston Texans is done for the season with an injury, Vita Vea gets his contract extension, and Jack Pugh's cause of death is reveavled.

We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, a documentary about Dane Cook's half-brother who stole millions from the actor/comedian is coming out. A Christian death metal band is suing Netflix because of K-Pop Demon Hunters. David Krumholtz is apparently quitting Hollywood. And even though he's been dead for awhile now, Val Kilmer is going to be in an upcoming movie…thanks to A.I.

Great story about a boyfriend who lied to his girlfriend for months about training for a half-marathon. Plus, another marathon story involving a father with lung cancer and how his sons helped him compete in a recent 5k. And have you heard about the water-skiing lake in a cornfield in Wisconsin? Pretty interesting stuff.

A music promoter recently wondered what it would take for Gen-X people to start coming back out for concerts. And a comedian responded with some solid answers.

Elsewhere in sports, Azzi Fudd's rookie season is over due to an injury, Pat McAfee is going to be a part of ESPN's Monday Night Football countdown show, and a bunch of coaches at Nathan Hale High School in West Allis have either been put on leave or resigned.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a massive stone removed from a guy's bladder, a mail carrier in Iowa who was stealing people's Menards rebates and using them for herself, a snake that allegedly started a school fire, an unprovoked hatchet attack at a Home Depot, a #FloridaMom who bit off her husband's ear with their kids in the car, and a teacher who's going viral for her "fart corner" in her classroom.

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Still dealing with this crud in my sinuses. Tired of blowing my nose…coughing…and mouth-breathing.

Also had a very interesting night thanks to our most recent attempt to form a neighborhood association last evening.

In the news this morning, Frank Beard of ZZ Top passed away, a crazy person in a mask filmed himself chasing & terrorizing people, a couple on a cruise ship attacks a family that asked them to quiet down, human remains are found at Lake Mead because of drought, a recall on frozen fruit bars, and a frat-bro cocaine trafficking ring!

In sports, the Brewers thoroughly dominated the Mariners with a historic beatdown yesterday, a look at the NFL's preseason week 2 schedule, the league is definitely going to be adding one…if not more…teams internationally, the founder of ESPN passes away at age 93, and next year's WNBA All-Star Game is coming to Ball-halla!

We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, Liquid Death & Garage Beer are teaming up to help cool down A.I. data centers with your pee-pee…Tom Holland is raking in the dough thanks to the new Spider-Man movie, and a recent study conducted by Harvard University found a direct link from new album releases to increased car crashes!

A few "hero rats" are part of a new exhibit at the Sacramento Zoo…and Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Chiles returns to her high school to thank her for the lasting impact she made on her life.

Hump Day means "One Gotta Go Wednesday", and this morning's edition was all about party apps!! Which one would you get rid of FOREVER???? Deviled eggs? Pigs in a Blanket? Grape jelly meatballs? Slow-cooker lil' smokies? Or Wisconsin sushi?????

We also had not one…but TWO "Karens of the Day". A woman in Denver who got really pissed at a DoorDash driver. And a TV news anchor who got fired for her actions towards a former co-worker.

Elsewhere in sports, an arrest has been made in the Greg Biffle theft case, Connor Zilisch signs with a new team, Amanda Anisimova had people wondering what she was drinking during a recent tennis match, and Cubs fans brawled with White Sox fans in the cheap seats.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMom who let her 11 year-old child drive her vehicle to a 7-11, a museum in Philly devoted to how awful people from Philadelphia can be, a guy who got upset with how long his order was taking at an Applebee's, a bear that broke into a woman's home & ate her leftover KFC, a woman who died and came back to life got a parking ticket, and a couple in Arizona who were stealing a bunch of books from the local library & then selling them.

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Happy National Fajita Day! It's what's for dinner!

It's also Pinot Noir Day and Bad Poetry Day. So, we wrote really bad poems about the most famous person we've ever met.

In the news this morning, the latest on the death of Hayden Panettiere, Trump threatens to "bomb the shit out of" Oman, human remains are found near Nancy Guthrie's house…but they aren't hers, a recall on lunch meat, an 8th grader in Arizona allegedly targeted his ex-gf during dodgeball in gym class, a Flock "sock" and a website that can allegedly tell you if you've been flocked…and a news anchor that wonders if you can actually eat beaver.

In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series against the Mariners tonight, the WNBA is apologizing for asking a couple of fans to cover their shirts at a recent Fever game, Breece Hall leaves Jets training camp with a groin injury, Heisman is going to allow fan voting, the AP Top 25 pre-season rankings are out, and a little league team from Iowa is accused of cheating.

We told you what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. "Welcome to Derry" is getting a second season, Matthew McConaughey talks about what caused him to stop smoking weed, and Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 hits his guitarist with his mic stand.

Great story about a collie that went on a 1,000 mile adventure and has been reunited with it's owner, a man raised in an orphanage in Germany just met his father for the first time, and another cool story about a kid who dressed up as "Mr. Bubba" at school.

Which vacation is better? The one that's closer to home…about an hour or so away. Or the vacation that's far, far away?

Elsewhere in sports, a fight during a high school soccer match in South Dakota goes viral, a Cubs fan shoves a woman to get a foul ball, and a dude just spent a bunch of time trying to throw a perfect game by using Roy Oswalt in a video game.

We discussed a new insult from Gen-Z.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about guy who stole a bunch of snacks and then returned to the scene of the crime while the cops were still there, a #FloridaMan who was busted for speeding says that he was just trying to get to the Bucee's bathroom, a kid that died on a carnival ride, a Titanic-themed ride that's angering some "woke" people, and experts are warning influencers about interacting with sharks.

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Another weekend in the books as we speed through Summer and get closer to Fall.

Very busy weekend for me with birthday dinners, parades, housework, Oktoberfest beers, and spending time with good friends.

Snuck in a Spooky Spin win or two, as well!

I am definitely going to spend a few hours working on the lawn today and maybe even putting up a few Halloween decorations.

In the news this morning, actress Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36, a couple of planes with the same callsign ended up on the same frequency and were heading on a collision course, multiple fights at the end of the Wisconsin State Fair end with several people getting arrested, a recall on a tomato bisque sold at Walmarts nationwide, a change for Lime riders in the Twin Cities after multiple street-takeovers the last few weekends, and teen pleads guilty to harassing a sea lion after the video went viral.

In sports, the Brewers took 3 out of 4 from the Dodgers this weekend, an update on Brice Turang's condition, Abner Uribe ends up on the 15 day IL, Joey Logano won on Saturday at Richmond, Von Miller signs with the Cowboys, Jamal Adams is out for the season with an knee injury, and a look at week 2 of the NFL preseason.

We talked about all the news from this past weekend's Disney D23 event and we also let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight.

A family on a beach in NJ recently found a MEGALODON tooth!!! And a kitten that was recently involved in a bank robbery now has a new fur-ever home!

Talked about the most popular sodas in America, based on Instacart data, and according to a new survey, 18% of Americans prefer to get cooking advice from a food "influencer" rather than from their own mother.

Elsewhere in sports, Tommy John died over the weekend, and a bunch of people have been trolling Jayden Daniels and his attempt to "own" the number 5.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who is spray-painting her dead bushes so she doesn't get fined by her HOA, a school workbook created by A.I. has tons of errors, a former bowling coach in Iowa is charged with multiple felonies after an online sting, a #FloridaMan who attacked his neighbor with dog poop, and a woman who killed a guy while some rough foreplay.

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Ah…the weekend. Gonna be a wet one, unfortunately. Rain likely tonight, tomorrow and possibly on Sunday as well.

In the news this morning, former OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney gets sentenced in her manslaughter case, a recall on Cooluli mini-fridges, a lawsuit in Texas claims a couple found a condom in their Popeye's chicken sandwich, a house of horrors is discovered in Philadelphia, ICE agents are allegedly getting new gloves that can shock people with electricity, and Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty later today in federal court.

In sports, the Brewers got a much-needed win over the Dodgers last night, the Phillies destroyed the Twins in the MLB Field of Dreams game, Brice Turang is getting an MRI, a recap of last night's NFL scores along with a look at the rest of this weekend's schedule, Jayden Daniels doesn't want anyone wearing his number if they're playing for LSU, and the Bears aren't changing their name…even if they move to Indiana.

We let you know what's on TV & streaming this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a look at some of the new albums coming out today.

Cool story about a postcard that just got delivered after it was lost for the last 26 years, a new gum could fight against certain types of cancers, and a college student just saved three girls from drowning!

A school in Texas is going viral for all the wrong reasons after it recently asked female band members to complete a so-called "jump test" to ensure that their undergarments "hold firmly" enough.

Elsewhere in sports, another former NBA player is declaring for the WNBA draft, an update on Freddie Freeman after he fell into the dugout the other night, and a bunch of cocaine was just seized with pictures of Erling Haaland on them.

A goofy online poll asked people if they would drink their significant other's bath water?????

Doc joined us for another NASCAR racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a deadly crash into a nail salon, a dude who passed out in a bounce house, a kid that caught a piranha in a river in PA, a trio of grave robbers on the loose, a Chinese actress who funded a TV show so she could hire & kiss a specific actor, a kid that jumped out of a second-story apartment window also tested positive for cocaine, and a deadly crash at a nail salon in NY.

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A cloudy start to the day with some rain likely later this morning. More rain likely all this weekend.

Sadly, someone in Illinois won the $1 billion Powerball jackpot last night…but if you're looking to play again in the future, maybe using A.I. can help?

Also in the news this morning, Winona will not be replacing it's flock cameras that were recently stolen, a horrific murder/suicide at a daycare in Minnesota, a recall on certain Tesla models, Karoline Leavitt announces she's leaving the White House as the press secretary, and more charges for Nick Reiner in the killing of his parents.

In sports, the Brewers lost again to the Padres yesterday & get swept in San Diego, the MLB Field of Dreams game is tonight on Netflix, and the NFL preseason also kicks off tonight! A record number of people tuned in for the NFL's Hall of Fame game, Russell Westbrook announces his retirement from the NBA, the Lakers get sold for the second time in as many years, and the NASCAR All-Star race is returning to the track in North Wilkesboro next season.

We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, an Avenged Sevenfold fan gets brought on stage to sing with the band at a recent show in Canada, and a new ride at Universal Studios Hollywood is upsetting some of the neighbors with how loud the ride can be.

A heart-warming story about a dog suffering from seizures who got a new best friend when the family brought home a pet duck. And a new medication is having success with certain people dealing with muscular dystrophy.

On Thursday mornings we ask each other hypothetical questions, and Brian's question for Jean was: "If you were a wrestler, what would your gimmick & finishing move be?"

Jean's question for Brian was: "If you could create a perfect A.I. robot with every single thing you want, what would it include?"

Elsewhere in sports, Travis Kelce talked about getting married to Taylor Swift during his media availability at Chiefs' training camp, a Jets player passed out at practice and is now in the concussion protocol, Lionel Messi may be done with soccer after the recent death of his father, and a sex scandal involving the Korean Soccer Association!

Office Cora joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to in the 715 this weekend.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who was having some drinks & celebrating her new Rolls Royce…and then drove drunk in her new Rolls Royce & got popped for DUI, a man on probation decided to drive a stolen car to his probation meeting, another #FloridaWoman who stabbed a horse, a boat filled with cats off the coast of California, the University of Michigan is ditching grades for incoming Freshmen, and a traffic jam in DC is attributed to a sex toy!

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Looks like it's going to be a wet weekend…so if you've got outdoor stuff to do…today is probably your best option!

In the news this morning, the results from yesterday's primary vote, another Powerball drawing is happening tonight, a recall on certain Toyota models, an American Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing after it hit a bird, and the Eau Claire Express beat the La Crosse Loggers again last night to advance to the Great Plains Championship game.

In sports, the Brewers got shellacked by the Padres last night, the White Sox gave away over 40,000 Pope Leo hats, the MLB Field of Dreams game is tomorrow night, the NFL preseason begins tomorrow night as well, the Vikings are going with Kyler Murray as their QB1, the NBA released it's opening night & Xmas day schedules, and the Indiana Fever head coach is mad!

We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, a trailer for "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story" dropped yesterday, a bunch of Super Mario Bros Nintendo cartridges were recently found in WI, and the Rock is apparently pursuing a music career now.

Cool story about a kid in Utah who spent all summer working with his 3D printer to make a functional wheelchair for another young child.

We talked to Jake from Autumn Kings about the band's recent viral story about using a strangers' vehicle to get from Rock Fest to Upheaval.

It's "One Gotta Go Wednesday", and we decided to go with minor inconveniences this morning - Waking up a few minutes before your alarm goes off, your socks falling down inside of your shoe, a video you really want to watch buffering every five seconds, or forgetting your old password and trying to reset it…but getting told that your new password can't be the same as your old password.

Elsewhere in sports, an amateur golfer gets busted for cheating on a hole-in-one, a high school football player who practiced with a deadly snake in his helmet, the latest on the Tulsa Little League legal battle, and a "bodybuilder" who was trying to win a competition by drinking heavily & taking 'Roids.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Arizona who got popped for DUI with "Drive Sober or get pulled over" license plates on his vehicle, a "Bodybuilder" who got prepared for a competition by drinking & using 'roids, a lifeguard in Maine that got dragged underwater by a SHARK, and a couple of new additions to the OnlyFans!

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It's Voting day!! Make sure you hit the polls and cast your vote today…and don't forget your sticker!

In the news this morning, more recalls from Taylor Farms, the final beagles from Ridglan Farms are rescued, nobody won the Powerball last night, the officer who fatally shot Corey Ruiz is identified, Christopher Lambert collapsed at a fan convention over the weekend, Reggie Bannister of "Phantasm" fame died, Tedde Moore from "A Christmas Story" died as well…and Jackie, the viral bald eagle, has also passed away.

In sports, the Brewers lost to the Padres last night, the MLB Field of Dreams game is on Thursday night on Netflix, Eric Bieniemy is back with the Chiefs, DiJonai Carrington responds to criticism over her "White Privilege" post, and the NFL is making a small change to the replay rules.

We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Roku is launching a fully A.I. channel.

A family's pet goose is credited with saving them from a home fire, a new pygmy hippo is born in Toronto, and a teenager in Alabama helped save an elderly woman's life.

Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk Packers training camp & Brewers injuries.

Several videos have gone viral in the last day or so…including a woman chasing her runaway car, a soccer player that disappeared into a hole in the field, and a golfer who got struck by lightning while recording his buddy on the course!

Elsewhere in sports, Larry Fitzgerald is getting his number retired by the Cardinals, the FBI is working with the NCAA to help protect college athletes from sexual exploitation, and Bills fans HATE the new stadium!

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple that works together at a McDonald's in Ohio also got married at the same location, a lawsuit claims that people are getting "branded" by the Mercedes logo on the seats in their cars, a dude gets arrested for threatening the Governor of Texas over anime, and kids are now apparently paying a lot of money to have an interior designer for their dorm rooms.

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I feel like I did everything & then some this weekend. And I've got even more to do this afternoon.

Thankfully, it's supposed to stay dry…because I MUST mow the lawn today. I was planning on doing it this weekend, but we were too busy & there was so much rain yesterday that I never got a chance to get to it.

Hopefully you had a great weekend, as well.

In the news this morning, a deadly boat capsize by the State of Liberty, Ben "Cooter" Jones dies, the Powerball jackpot is reaching towards a new record, legendary basketball coach Don Nelson died at age 86, a recall on a popular green powder, and what's on the ballot tomorrow in Wisconsin!

In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Twins this weekend…even as Cooper Pratt & Joey Ortiz are injured, Ty Gibbs won in Iowa yesterday, the NFL pre-season officially starts later this week, Laremy Tunsil is out for an extended period of time, Teddy Bridgewater retires, and Max Scherzer is now 10th on the MLB's all-time strikeouts list!

We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, an actress from the "Harry Potter" movies talks about how much money she's been making on OnlyFans.

Cool story about a kid with autism who wanted to go trick-or-treating on his birthday, a Wendy's employee who's going to Yale thanks to some help from his bosses at the fast food restaurant, and a kid in Maryland just made a very special cake.

Elsewhere in sports, a recap of the Pro Football HOF induction ceremony…some wild times in the WNBA with a flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham, a rescinded tech on Caitlin Clark, and former NBA players are now declaring for the WNBA draft. Plus, another scandal for FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Have you ever had an unexplained experience?? You're not alone!!!

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who broke into a plane so he could take a nap, a woman in Wisconsin who got naked & stole an ambulance, a new rule at Cornell University after some students butchered a bear in a shared kitchen space on campus, another #FloridaMan who allegedly abused some kittens as punishment for his daughter, and a mom who researched "how long does meth stay in breast milk".

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