Shift Happened

Shift Happened

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Shift Happened episodes

  • Don’t Blame the Daffodils
    It’s a Second Shift spectacular on Shift Happened, and we’re bringing the chaos with us! In this episode, Dean reveals he has vitiligo and the team immediately celebrates with camouflage jokes and glove offers. Then we dive into five scientifically-backed ways to outsmart stupidity, which of course leads to partner dancing with bears and spiritual trash can energy. We also discover the very real danger of keeping fresh flowers by your bed, learn how different cultures count time, and wrap it all up with the controversy of aging rock bands refusing to retire. Bonus: a brand-new intro track from Houston that totally slaps (he says).

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    26 min
  • The Best Place in the World to Have Herpes
    On today’s episode of Shift Happened, the crew dives into the most hated day of the week, Tuesday, and explains why it deserves every ounce of shade. We get you ready for the Hot Hunks Finals with rules, warnings, and a stern reminder: don’t touch Leslie. Ever. Things take a bizarre turn with talk of zombie nightmares, old person smell, and why New Zealand is proudly becoming the “best place in the world to have herpes.” Plus, the Rapid City sports complex announcement gets us wondering if we’re finally getting an indoor softball league… and who actually wants that. Buckle up for the weird, the fun, and the very real danger of watching Love Island too closely.

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    27 min
  • More Naked Than Naked
    Get ready to feel emotionally naked—maybe even literally—as this episode of Shift Happened kicks off with a quote that's got everyone questioning the power of footwear in the buff. Houston, Leslie, Stitch and Dean dive into the psychology of shoes and nudity, explore the calming magic of sage green, and debate whether evolution is turning us all into hive-minded screen zombies. Also: hot hunk finals are heating up, Houston’s got a new coffin-aged whiskey on the way, and FedEx’s Fred Smith gets the respect he deserves. It’s a packed episode full of strange truths, AI cheating scandals, inheritance debates, and one unmissable question—can you really feel more naked?

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    25 min
  • Don't Sit in That Wet Swimsuit
    Summer officially arrives with a heatwave, and things get sweaty on Shift Happened! The crew debates just how hot is too hot, and someone drops the phrase “MC Cool You Off”—which might be the next summer anthem. We cover everything from the thermostat wars to the wet-bathing-suit-to-UTI pipeline. Plus, a construction worker spills the tea on why the I-190 bridge is still a mess, and we prepare for a big weekend at Kickstands with Hot Hunks and the Renaissance Fair. Also: goat chaos, AI fears, and the most overrated tourist stop in South Dakota.

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    24 min
  • Freedom Delayed, Not Denied

    It’s Juneteenth, and The Second Shift crew is in the studio to get a little smarter and a lot weirder. We kick things off with a heartfelt and hilarious deep dive into the real history of Juneteenth, why it took two and a half years for some enslaved people to hear they were free, and how this “new” holiday actually goes way, way back. Then, we veer headfirst into some bold territory: satellite-induced eclipses, revenge-fueled Netflix lockouts, and the very personal debate over whether peeing in the shower is healthy or horrifying.


    And somewhere between ketchup conspiracies and South Dakota’s place on the dark personality traits leaderboard… we even squeeze in a little Hot Hunks promo.

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    24 min
  • Sip of the Prince of Darkness
    Today on The Second Shift, we ask the important questions: Would you pay $450 for Ozzy Osbourne’s backwash? The team dives into Liquid Death’s “Infinite Ozzy” stunt and debates which celebrity’s DNA-laced soda can they’d actually buy. Plus, the resale madness of Labubu toys sparks Beanie Baby déjà vu, and we find out if trusting people really does make you happier—or just sets you up for emotional bankruptcy.

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    24 min
  • Bridge to Nowhere (Still)
    On today’s Shift Happened, Stitch is four weeks into newborn life and hanging on by a thread—or maybe a Dixon shirt. With his in-laws visiting from Serbia and a baby that might be colicky, sleep is a myth and emotions are high. Meanwhile, Leslie tells the story of Amber's heartfelt attempt to sell gluten-free cookies and how it gets derailed when her neighbors misread the sign and help themselves to the whole batch. And just when things couldn’t feel more unhinged, Houston introduces the Yuka app—a barcode-scanning menace that ruins your favorite foods with cold, hard European facts.

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    24 min
  • The Winklepicker
    Houston’s day went downhill fast thanks to a windshield-cracking rock flung by a speed demon truck, and that’s just the start. Meanwhile, Leslie weighs in on why hotel beds are weirdly magical and wonders if we should all be booking a night at the Hilton just to finally get some decent sleep. The travel talk continues with stories of lost luggage, the bizarre rise of “flying naked,” and why solo flyers are now getting charged extra just for not having a plus one.

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    28 min
  • Micro-Cheating and Mushroom Murder
    This week on Shift Happened, we say goodbye to music legend Brian Wilson and spiral from Beach Boys nostalgia into a snow-filled quest for the weirdest world record we could possibly break. From Speedo snow burials to the magic of quilt shows, it’s a cozy and chaotic ride. We also debate whether flirting with AI counts as cheating (spoiler: robots can’t catch feelings... or can they?), and things take a dark turn with murder-by-mushroom. Plus, get your Ren Faire gear ready—Hot Hunks is going medieval.

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    26 min
  • Fill My Hole, Please
    From potholes to plush toys, today’s episode of Shift Happened dives into two wildly different obsessions. First, the crew can’t stop laughing at a cheeky pothole repair campaign out of Pennsylvania called “Fill My Hole”—yes, it’s exactly as suggestive as it sounds. Then Leslie spirals into full-blown Labubu madness, trying to justify why she needs one of these creepy-cute little monsters that now sell for over $100,000. It’s unhinged, it’s hilarious, and it’s oddly informative.

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    25 min

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Here is where you can find the Second Shift if you miss us on the radio! Mark Houston and Stitch are on every weekday afternoon from 3 to 7 pm on The Kat 98.7 and 93.9 the Mix.

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