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A short week with the holiday on Monday, but we still managed to pack a lot of stuff in four days of work.
We learned that Shaw bought a moped over the weekend, and we also learned a new, Gen-Z term. "Bed Rotting".
On the Tuesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about casinos in Vegas paying out less, a woman who won a cheese-rolling competition even though she was knocked unconscious, a drive-thru employee who had milk thrown on them, a kid who swallowed FORTY pieces of gum, and an 85 year old guy who tried to steal some condoms.
We talked about Swifties suffering from post-concert amnesia after seeing Taylor Swift, and we discussed Cellphone Zombies!
On the Wednesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some sunglasses left on the dash of a car that did some serious damage, the seaweed in Florida has a flesh-eating pathogen, and a woman who assaulted a flight attendant & opened the plane door!
Plus, a couple of very funny stories about pranking a principal, and a Dad who embarrassed his kid on the last day of school.
We had a list of things to look forward to in the month of June, and on our Thursday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pig that fell off the back of a truck, an escaped inmate who was captured after he tried to get a $1 burger at McDonald's, more info on the person found dead in an Arby's freezer, a car that hit a house & sent the fridge flying through the other side into the neighbor's yard, and a moron who used a Nintendo Duck Hunt gun to commit a robbery.
Also, a great story about a kid who got a full ride to college, and a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Another five-day work week in the books & we're on to the holiday weekend!
We started you off with the Monday Morning Throwback this week & a new A.I. powered lawnmower that Brian actually had some interest in.
Our Monday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" included stories about Satan-Con in Boston, a sheriff's wife who got busted for DUI after driving her car into someone's home, a violent bicyclist mob that attacked a man for honking at them, a great story about a double amputee who climbed Mt. Everest, and a man who got arrested while pretending to be Captain Jack Sparrow!
We discussed a new list of the best movie quotes of all time, and we found out about the "Gather of the Kyles", the "Council of Andrews", and "All the Brians". Weird.
Plus, a very interesting Father's Day gift guide from Gweneth Paltrow's GOOP website.
Our Tuesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" included stories about a man who drove on the sidewalk to chase children, an alligator that bit a guy's arm off, Lester the Steer got loose, a guy who shot his roommate because he ate his last Hot Pocket, and a bunch of kids & adults arrested for stealing cars.
Shaw whiffed on this week's "You're Killin' Me, Shaws", and we talked about some wine stats on National Wine Day.
The Wednesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" included stories about a #FloridaMan who crased his truck and ran off naked, an interesting attempt to save on baggage fees, a landlord who set his apartment on fire while listening to Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start The Fire", and our coworker who didn't know the difference between Billy Joel & Billy Ray Cyrus.
Plus, an ex-girlfriend who got some stinky revenge on her cheating ex-bf, and a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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How is it almost June?
Seriously...where did the last month go?
This week, we kicked things off with another "Monday Morning Throwback", and we talked about a guy who locked his milk in the work fridge. Plus, weddings in space is apparently a "thing" that's going to be happening, and it's going to be VERY expensive.
On Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got attacked by a shark while fishing in his kayak, another fisherman that reportedly got eaten by a bear, a gator that wasn't a gator, a woman who had a bunch of cocaine stuffed into her fake-pregnant bell, a town that got sick of all the potholes, a dog in the driver's seat of a car during a DUI stop, and a bunch of poop raining down on cars in a drive-thru.
We talked about the girl who was found in North Carolina thanks to an episode of "Unsolved Mysteries" on Netflix, and the scary implications of Apple's upcoming "Personal Voice".
Shaw actually aced this week's edition of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws", costing Brian $60, and we talked about how we're all too tired to be healthy.
On Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bear stuck in a tree, a failed attempt to smuggle drugs into prison, a couple of scary hippo stories, a Canadian mayoral candidate that bum-rushed the stage, and a train that stopped to rescue a chicken.
Plus, a great story about a girl who won a state track meet all by her damn self!
On Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a car driving into a doggie daycare facility, a naked guy on a rampage at UFC gym, a man who sent over 1,500 origami cranes to his DMV, a woman who shit on the altar of a church, and a judgemental mother-in-law who kinda busted herself.
Also, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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What a week! The weather was drastically improved, we talked to our Big Bikes parents, and we announced another show at Copeland Park & Events Center!
Speaking of Big Bikes parents, our Monday Morning Throwback was from our in-studio interview with Elliot Heller(our 2016 Big Bikes kid) and his parents.
Our Monday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" included the mystery of the 500lbs of pasta in the woods getting solved, a woman who bought a house with a bunch of snakes living in the walls, a pest control worker who pissed on a family's couch & their floor, and a FORMER hotel manager that got busted sucking a guest's toes while they were sleeping.
A recent survey found that 14% of people prefer their home smells like bleach, and a woman survived for five days after her car broke down with nothing but a bottle of wine & some lollipops!
We celebrated National Shrimp Day on Wednesday by talking about how many shrimp Shaw could eat in one sitting(it was 4.....MAYBE 5), and he actually aced this week's "You're killin' me, Shaws"!
We talked about tipping fatigue, and our Wednesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" included a the story about a woman who wrote a children's book about dealing with grief...but is now suspected of killing her own husband, a story about a Spirit Airlines flight that left early, and a drunk driver that got popped while wearing a Bud Light costume.
We talked about an influencer who is charging $1 per minute to be her boyfriend virtually...and we talked about Mother's Day!
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Welcome to May!
We started the week off with a list of things to look forward to in the upcoming month, along with a new "Monday Morning Throwback". We also had a very serious, in-depth discussion about whether or not cereal can be considered a "soup".
Plus, a small tip to help you de-stress while at work & on the computer. Shaw had a fantastic story about tailgating at a recent Brewer game, and Brian talked about a crazy dream he had & was actually able to remember.
There was an interesting list about some new rules for weddings in 2023. And during this week's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a story about the stuff that gets left in Ubers, a cat that steals panties, a mom who got stung by a BUNCH of bees, a prostitute that stabbed her client's penis, the woman who orgasmed during an orchestra's performance, a couple of 10-year old kids working at a McDonald's, PornHub's fight with Utah, and a fight over a golf path.
Plus, we talked about the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees which made about six people really upset.
And a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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After a week of temps in the 80's and a lot of riding the Harley, we woke up to a foot of snow and temps back in the 40's & 50's.
Ugh.
Such is April in Wisconsin.
We started the week with the Monday Morning Throwback, and whether or not AI will be the end of humanity.
Our Monday edition of Bad News with Happy Music had an escaped emu, the brawls in Chicago, a woman in a cave, an alligator that bit a #FloridaMan's leg off, a gun in a quesadilla, a guy who threw money all over the highway, and another bone-head who fell for RentAHitman.com
On Tuesday, we gave you a tip to help live TEN years longer, and had a couple of really uplifting stories: a bald eagle who finally got his baby, and a kid who came back to life after TWO hours of CPR
On the Tuesday edition of Bad News with Happy Music, we had a huntsman spider in a guy's underwear, a pizza guy who assisted police, a kid stuck in a claw game, a teen who drove his car onto someone's roof, a homemade guillotine, and a woman who REALLY didn't want to go to work at BWWs
Got you over the hump with some info about the Facebook privacy lawsuit that could score you some money. And Shaw whiffed on this week's edition of "You're killin' me, Shaws"
On the Wednesday edition of Bad News with Happy Music, we had a satellite that could fall to Earth & kill you, a man who misused some money to buy a wildebeest & a bunch of other crazy stuff, a bear that drank a bunch of soda, an 11-year old who got stabbed at a Dollar Tree by a grown man, a guy who baptized himself in the church fountain, a hearse that almost went over a cliff, and porn on a train.
We talked about some marijuana stats on 4/20, and asked the hypothetical question, "Who'd you save from a sinking boat? 100 dogs? Or one human?"
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Thank goodness the weather finally changed! Yes, I turned my AC on, but I'm still happy it's hot out & I can ride the Harley.
We started this week with a different kind of bike, as Brian retold the story of his bicycle citation during the "Monday Morning Throwback". Plus, we had a couple of Karens acting up this week, including a dude on a plane who threw a tantrum because he couldn't get a gin & tonic...and a woman who got mad at a guy for trying to help her find her purse.
On Monday's "Bad News with Happy Music", we talked about Madonna trying to reverse her recent plastic surgery, had a story about a 78-year old bank robber with a great last name, a strange story about a naked & greased-up #FloridaMan, and a riot at a live theater production of "The Bodyguard"
We talked about Metallica's new contest for marching bands, and discussed the allegations that Uber charges you more money for a ride if your battery level is really low.
Shaw whiffed on this week's edition of "You're killin' me, Shaws", and we had a great story about a barber in Ohio who's been giving out free haircuts to children with special needs.
On Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we talked about a fisherman who discovered a submerged Jeep with a woman inside, the toxic soil from the train derailment getting spilled AGAIN, the value of stolen Dyson vaccuums, and a new scam that asks people for gift cards in order to get out of a legal predicament.
Plus, another scam that uses AI to clone someone's voice, and the stereotypes of all 50 states.
On Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we talked about a woman who was trying to take some erotic photos in a cave but got stuck by the risiing tide, a dead hippo that was addicted to cocaine, a guy that got too drunk & whacked off in a bus stop for an HOUR, the failed Phillies $1 hot dog night, and another drunk guy who broke into a police station & pooped on the floor.
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Nice to see the weather is finally going to get warmer! We started the week off with the Monday Morning Throwback as we recently celebrated our 25th birthday as a radio station. We talked about "Parking Lot Karen", and heard about a proposal to ban participation trophies in North Carolina.
During Monday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a story about Australian sex dolls, a woman trying to steal a car with The Club attached to the steering wheel, a door-to-door paint salesman who almost got killed by someone's booby-traps, and a couple of firefighters who REALLY wanted their Chik-Fil-A.
We discussed the cost of Easter this year for the average American, and we talked about the kinds of things that jerks do at concerts.
During Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a story about a possible ban on school libraries, some twins who allegedly murdered their father with some garden shears, a couple of guys who were taunting a moose, and the return of the giant spoon!
Plus, we talked about Ford's patent on a drone with jumper cables, along with the possibility of swapping out your Easter eggs for Easter potatoes in order to save money.
During Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" we had a story about living longer by retiring in a cooler climate rather than a warmer one, a father who was using a cattle prod on his own kids, a crazy story about a guy who stole a bus with a dead deer, and an Easter egg hunt at a mall that didn't end will.
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Ugh....so close to that warmer weather. Can almost taste it.
Unfortunately, Brian was dealing with a pretty serious sinus issue this week & even though he got a prescription, he was still thinking of trying a Neti pot or a Navage(he didn't. yet)
We started the week with a new "Monday Morning Throwback", and talked about an artist who designed a VR "death" experience. Plus, the phenomenon of "pregnancy nose" is apparently a REAL thing
There was a groom who recently had some very interesting and sexual vows for his bride to be, and a great story about a used car dealer in Racine that helped a woman get a new car after she was mistreated at another used car dealership.
We found out that it's a good time to be a short, bald man who's also in the dating scene, and we discussed some of the new ballpark foods in 2023 around MLB.
Plus, a Viagra substitute that you snort, and a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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What a week! After last week's cold but successful St. Paddy's Day .01k, we started things off with the Monday Morning Throwback & a new "Pet of the Week". Plus, a study that revealed the positive effects of Dad jokes! Our Monday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" had a few interesting stories, including a woman who stole from a benefit because the coleslaw cost too much to make, a woman who called in a bomb threat to a Walmart from the backseat of her Uber ride, and a Karen that just wanted a "bundle" at a McDonalds.
On Tuesday, we took a look at some scientific evidence that Wednesday is the best day of the week to take off of work, and we discussed which leftovers we eat cold, rather than reheating first. Plus, a great story about a Dutch guy who lives near a soccer field & was rather upset about some celebrations.
Our Tuesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" was loaded with stuff, including the dentist who poisoned his wife, a woman with a penis-shaped shrubbery, a couple that got attacked by a mountain lion while relaxing in a hot tub, and a town called Regina that was just looking to drum-up some tourist money.
On Wednesday, we talked about the stuff that belongs in a fridge, words that we have difficulty spelling, a new powdered beer, and Jimmy G.'s invite to a Nevada brothel.
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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Also heard live from 6-9am on 95.7 THE ROCK in La Crosse, WI WRQT and 92.9 THE X in Eau Claire, WI WECL Brian Simpson - Jean Taylor - Scott Robert Shaw