Shift Happened

Shift Happened

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Shift Happened episodes

  • Talk Behind My Back, Please

    The weather’s hot and so is this episode of Shift Happened! The crew kicks things off with a meltdown over no A/C (literally), channeling full Gatsby vibes minus the money, mint juleps, and murder. Dean confesses to living that “tires-in-the-yard dad life” as he preps for his kid’s graduation—complete with a legit three-seater outhouse. Meanwhile, the crew nerds out over the Video Game Hall of Fame and dives into whether being trash-talked is better than being ignored.


    There’s space junk falling, Hot Hunks rising, and a wild discussion on the comeback of lower back tattoos and the ethics of having your coworker’s name inked on your wrist. Oh—and 14 pregnant nurses in one hospital? Something’s definitely in the water.


    It’s messy, it’s sweaty, it’s hilarious—welcome to the chaos.

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    23 min
  • Pope Bob

    It was a wild ride on The Second Shift this Thursday afternoon! Houston tried to outrun his wife on the interstate and ended up getting pulled over—by a cop with radar in both directions. That launched a full-on confessional about bad driving, expired tags, and surprise ash-spreading missions. We also celebrated the gender reveal of the new Pope—Pope Bob? (Okay, Leo XIV, but still). Then came stories of robot uprisings, entire towns getting contact highs from weed bonfires, and the emotional rollercoaster of graduation season, from empty nest feels to diaper duty déjà vu. Oh, and in case your weekend needs more weirdness, we’ve got hot hunks at the 445 and a death metal band that… isn’t.


    Text BHKIDS to 51555 to support the Children’s Miracle Network during today's Media-Thon—then listen in smug satisfaction knowing you already donated.

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    26 min
  • Snails Lay Eggs… Where?
    It’s a full-on Bro Show on this episode of Shift Happened, and things go completely off the rails in the best way possible. With Leslie out on “Dury Judy”, Dean, Stitch, and Mark dive into the important questions—like whether Stitch should break into the historic McGillicuddy house or whether it's ethical to gift your daughter concert tickets after you’ve just bought her a car. Also: raccoons with meth pipes, soda rankings (RIP Pepsi), the mysterious case of snails giving birth out of their necks, and the true meaning of “GTO.” Sprinkle in some grunge trivia, nostalgic tales of hitchhiking and breaking into abandoned homes, and the kind of unsolicited parenting advice no one asked for, and you've got yourself a very special Wednesday ride. Just don’t tell Maddie we talked about her.

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    23 min
  • Revenge Is a Dish Best Served on the Hood
    It’s one of those Second Shifts where everything is on the table—burritos, bird feeders, bowel movements, and the end of civilization. Stitch returns, Dean is off doing heroic things for CMN, and the gang is prepping for a Friday full of fundraising and heartfelt stories at Monument Health. In between? Oh, you know, guacamole Doritos nostalgia, Taco Bell heartbreak, fiber-loaded cereal, walk-up songs for imaginary gorilla fights, and a poop-fueled road rage story you won't un-hear. We celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day, explore bird TikTok, debate parenting styles from “helicopter” to “FAFO,” and even weigh whether we’d trade our own years to extend our pet’s lives. Top it all off with Hot Hunk Saturday and a side of Pope Day confusion—and you’ve got a shift you definitely don’t want to miss.

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    25 min
  • The Vatican’s Gender Reveal Party
    It’s Cinco de Mayo, baby! And while Stitch is MIA recovering from Fiesta Fest, Leslie, Dean and Houston are holding down The Second Shift with margarita-fueled facts, food debates, and awkward etiquette questions. Learn why Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexican Independence Day, how it may have altered U.S. history, and which fusion cuisine we’re kind of glad didn’t happen. Then it’s onto Hot Hunks kickoff weekend, cartoon trivia, German insults we definitely want to borrow, and the very pressing question: are gas cap poop compartments the next big thing? It’s a fiesta of randomness and real talk—and yes, someone’s getting called out for over-perfuming the office. Again.

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    24 min
  • Chunk of Gold Races While the Cosmos Burns
    Well, we made it to the eve of the wildest day in HomeSlice history—Mountain West Fiesta Fest! In this episode of "Shift Happened," the crew is in full hype mode (and maybe just a little sleep-deprived) as they prep for over 100 tequilas, flying piñatas, and fans made of actual paper. But that's not all—things get wonderfully weird when the age-old debate of 100 men vs. a silverback gorilla resurfaces… and yes, new zoological evidence does change everything. Plus, we spiral into failing Soviet spacecrafts, T-Rex tote bags, mint juleps, and the shocking truth about Kentucky Derby underdogs like “Chunk of Gold.” If you're looking for tequila-fueled nonsense and life-saving hobbies (like injecting yourself with snake venom—seriously), this is the recap you didn’t know you needed. Viva Fiesta Fest!

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    22 min
  • Bro, Are You Charging My Phone with Your Phone?
    It’s May Day madness on Shift Happened as the crew celebrates spring in the most chaotic way possible—with flower crown complaints, maypole confusion, and a desperate cry for candy-filled piñatas. Houston and Stitch discover a shocking phone-charging hack, Leslie declares war on loofahs, and we dive deep into the ethics of soap bar usage. There's also intense debate over LeBron’s legacy, AI-powered shopping nightmares, and the return of Hot Hunks at the Buffalo Chip. Plus, whooping cough makes an unwelcome comeback, Stitch has soap bar phobia, and someone’s planning to joust into the Ren Fest on a robotic horse named Corleo. We’re not sure how we got here either, but you’ll be glad you came along for the ride.

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    29 min
  • 100 Men vs. Gorilla Thunder

    Strap in for a full-throttle ride through another wildly unpredictable afternoon on The Second Shift! In this episode, Stitch rolls in looking like a tall glass of strawberry lemonade—aka "Kush Cube couture"—Leslie dodges questions about her dating life, and Mark stirs up chaos with a hypothetical battle between 100 dudes and one silverback gorilla.


    We also dive into the Jack Black Minecraft anthem “Steve’s Lava Chicken,” discuss the suspicious allure of smelling salts, question the fiber content of "Poop Like a Champion" cereal, and rebrand kiwis as “hairy boys”. Oh—and if you weren’t already hyped for Mountain West Fiesta Fest, we’ve got 100 types of tequila and lucha libre wrestling waiting for you this Saturday.


    It’s chaotic. It’s caffeinated. It’s exactly what your ears need. Welcome to Shift Happened.

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    26 min
  • Bank Error in Your Favor
    From pink-haired IDs to pink-faced laughter, this episode of Shift Happened is a wild ride through Real ID deadlines, high schoolers who build actual houses, and a philosophical dive into why Yoda talks like your uncle after a margarita flight. The crew questions whether AI is making us dumber or just lazier, ponders the morality of pocketing cash from a rogue Brinks truck, and discovers the secret power of party hats in marriage counseling. Plus, we gear up for Mountain West Fiesta Fest with tequila, luchadors, and Stitch threatening to jump in the ring. It’s equal parts chaos, comedy, and a little bit of drywall.

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    25 min
  • How To Pick A Pope
    Rainy Mondays didn’t dampen the vibes today on Shift Happened! The crew recapped a packed weekend downtown during the Jazz Crawl, Houston revealed the weirdest DoorDash request ever, and we somehow deep-dived into how the Pope gets picked. Then it got even weirder: chicken thighs are taking over America, a woman fell in love with an AI chatbot named Leo, and a snake literally dropped into someone's margarita — talk about a happy hour buzzkill. Plus, what happens when you hide weed-filled Easter eggs? And why a toddler named "Sextina" needed a major rebrand. We wrapped up hyping Mountain West Fiesta Fest — South Dakota’s biggest tequila bash, complete with masked wrestling and enough tequila to make you forget a snake ever fell in your drink. Viva la Fiesta!

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    24 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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