Shift Happened

Shift Happened

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Shift Happened episodes

  • I Joined My Own Search Party
    This episode of Shift Happened brings you Stitch’s hilarious new-dad survival update — including why his baby refuses to sleep on his back and how Stitch is slowly losing his mind. Meanwhile, Houston drops a burger bombshell: the Dakotas’ top DoorDash burger isn’t beef, it’s… veggie?! Cue the existential crisis. Plus, we dive into the viral story of the drunk hiker who joined his own search party and didn’t realize it. You’ll laugh, you’ll shake your head, you’ll want fries — it’s all part of the madness when Shift Happens!

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    28 min
  • Just Two Old Pros and One Wet Bed
    On today’s Shift Happened, Dean and Houston are riding solo — and it’s pure summer chaos! From the tale of Stitch dressing his newborn in full Viking gear to Dean’s cat revenge saga that left a Tempur-Pedic soaked, these two bring the laughs and eye rolls. They also tackle the mystery of the “perfect vacation” — apparently just three hours from home but somehow $8,800 per person?! Buckle up for a fun, punchy episode full of banter, rants, and the kind of summertime nonsense you didn’t know you needed.

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    21 min
  • No One Answers the NAUGA4U Hotline
    Thursday on The Second Shift, the crew celebrates Stitch’s new baby and debates whether newborns look more like fish or mattresses. Leslie brings in her mysterious teal Nauga plushie, prompting a failed attempt to reach the “NAUGA4U” hotline and a lesson in 70s pleather. Science gets weird with talk of glowing spider silk and the shocking news that bananas can ruin your smoothie. The gang tackles phone call etiquette, New York accents, and the end of the penny. Plus, get the scoop on this weekend’s Hot Hunks contest and all the Summer Mixtape Rewind action across HomeSlice stations. If you love random facts, odd toys, and plenty of laughs, this episode is for you.

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    23 min
  • Frugal Is the New Sexy

    It’s National Waitstaff Day, and things are heating up on The Second Shift, and not just in the kitchen! The gang swaps stories of their days as servers and line cooks (yes, retaliation is real), debates whether using a coupon on a first date is frugal or a red flag, and pays tribute to the late, great George Wendt (Norm!).


    We also dive into the bonkers world of phone-shaped fidget devices called “methaphones,” the creepy-cute Labubu toy craze, and $2,000 pleather monsters from the 70s. Plus, baby watch is officially on as Stitch is gone to await the arrival of his newest family member... and still manages to annoy everyone with texts from the delivery room.


    Also: Hot Hunks at Cheers this Friday and whether cats are finally getting payback from birds. It’s chaotic, weird, and hilarious — just how we like it.

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    26 min
  • The DoorDash Airport Adventure
    This episode of Shift Happened is a wild ride through the chaos of afternoon radio, featuring Stitch’s survival of a flooded basement, debates about the best way to “forest bathe,” and a DoorDash delivery story you have to hear to believe. Imagine accidentally driving onto a runway at O’Hare Airport with a bag of fast food and no clue how you got there. That’s the kind of misadventure our crew unpacks, with plenty of laughs, secondhand embarrassment, and “it could happen to me” moments. You’ll also hear why Stitch’s carpet lived to see another day, why city pools are louder than you think, and the best way to spot a haunted iPhone. Plus, don’t miss the latest on Hot Hunks competitions, Canadian bagpipe bands, and some classic Second Shift nonsense. It’s the most unpredictable way to spend your afternoon, only on Shift Happened!

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    26 min
  • Basement Aquatics and Banana Hammocks

    This episode of Shift Happened is all about disasters, donuts, and deliciously weird debates. With Stitch dealing with a flooded basement just days before his new baby arrives, Leslie and Houston are left to run The Second Shift while Dean gets ready for the big Memorial Day weekend. From tales of home improvement gone wrong to seven dogs who are absolutely no help, the stories are as wild as the weather.


    Leslie and Houston dive into the Hot Hunks contest (banana hammocks and all), the art of eating mussels for the first time, and a passionate argument about crunchy peanut butter. The crew also explores the struggle of living gluten-free, the chaos of dating apps, and the latest artificial intelligence bombshells. Top it all off with a roundup of strange baby names and even stranger personal rituals, and you’ve got the ultimate kick-off to summer.

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    26 min
  • The Sears Catalog Confessional

    This week on Shift Happened, the crew goes full nostalgia mode as they relive the wild, weird, and wonderful world of the Sears catalog—from accidental booster seats and wedding china, to the legendary Christmas wish-list circling ritual. Leslie confesses her American Girl catalog heartbreak, while Stitch is exposed as the only person who ever flipped to the dishware section.


    Things quickly spiral as the gang debates who really missed out by not having a “weenie whistle”, then get unexpectedly educational about gene-editing breakthroughs and why CRISPR is not just where you hide your celery.


    You’ll also hear the ultimate BBQ showdown. Hot dogs vs. hamburgers, potato salad wars, and the dark secret of why pulled pork divides families.


    Toss in a two-year-old’s miraculous fifteen-story survival, questionable elevator survival tips, and a mind-bending new reality show idea that might make you want to move to Canada Plus dancing sharks, tattoo fails, and why the word “fondalized” should never, ever be used on air.


    If you like your recaps unfiltered, a little bit snarky, and a lot hilarious, you’re in the right place. Hit play and join the mayhem!

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    25 min
  • Johnny Static

    On this episode of Shift Happened, the crew dives into mouth taping experiments, and things get weird fast when everyone tries to name their ChatGPT . Special guest MC Kayla brings empathy, Stitch’s AI channels late-night radio, and Leslie’s just here to make her cat Oswald famous.


    We debate if AI in the classroom is genius or just lazy, overshare about fiber cereal, and confess the things we tried once and will never do again. There’s talk of pet sacrifices, national park thirst traps, and a wild Menendez brothers update—plus enough hot takes to power your afternoon drive.


    It’s the Second Shift between 3 and 7pm, now in podcast form. Expect laughs, chaos, and absolutely no hot tub invitations.

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    29 min
  • Flies Hate This One Cool Trick
    It’s a full house on Shift Happened this week, and the chaos is absolutely glorious. Houston's back from a four-day "not-a-vacation," and Stitch's still salty he didn’t bring him a jersey. Meanwhile, Stitch also learns there’s a cutoff age for wearing sports gear. From mouth taping sleep hacks to chimps dishing out universal healthcare, nothing is off-limits. Also, Morgan Wallen explains his dramatic stage exit, the Timberwolves get some love, and we break down the economics of concert tickets. Spoiler: Lana Del Rey fans are paying per emotion. Plus, hobbies that are total dating red flags and an old-school lemon and clove fly hack that may or may not involve summoning ancient spirits. Oh, and “Hot Hunks” is back this weekend, so prep those pecs

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    24 min
  • The Pope’s Brother and Other Facebook Nightmares

    It’s a miracle any of us made it through this episode alive or on time. Dean kicks things off with a chaotic traffic tale involving a kid on a bike, a blocked intersection, and some questionable parenting moves. From there, things spiral into chihuahua appreciation, nostalgic ninja weapons, and a cooler recall that could cost you a finger. Leslie explains why her neighbors think she lives with a man named “Pookie,” Stitch unpacks his heartbreak over the series finale of You, and we find out how a Whopper might be legally disappointing. There’s also Metallica shaking the earth, adopting gorillas, broken phones, broken hearts, and yes, Hot Hunks season is officially here. Somehow, we also find time for a deep appreciation of the Pope’s surprisingly spicy Facebook brother.


    Oh, and please, don’t tell Houston we missed him.

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    23 min

About Shift Happened

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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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