Shift Happened

Welcome to Shift Happened! On today’s episode of The Second Shift, the crew dives into the wild world of awkward photo shoots, bear hibernation brackets, and some truly bizarre AI resurrection stories. Houston, Dean, Stitch, and Leslie banter about everything from a bear-themed March Madness called “March Napness” to the sketchy return of Suzanne Somers as an AI robot—because nothing says nostalgia like robotic Thighmasters!

We also get into a standoff in Deadwood that had all the drama of a western flick, only modern and less cowboy-ish. Plus, Houston plugs his tequila podcast (again), Leslie schools the guys on Kendall Jenner's surprisingly good tequila, and Dean brings his wit to dissecting virtual reality concerts and the chaotic legacy of Napster.

If you’ve ever wondered what your obituary would say or debated whether a lifetime in a VR prison would be cruel and unusual punishment, this episode has it all. Unfiltered laughs, heated debates, and a healthy dose of “what the heck did we just talk about?”

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Welcome back to Shift Happened, where we recap all the wild and unexpected moments from The Second Shift on The Kat 98.7 and 93.9 The Mix.

In this episode, Mark shares his ENT appointment, complete with giant instruments and an embarrassing earwax situation. Leslie drops some wisdom on mouth taping, and the crew debates whether tricking kids into eating “beach chicken” is genius or just plain sneaky. Plus, they dive into the world of oddly satisfying videos, from earwax extractions to pimple popping, and ponder why TikTok can’t stop serving up gross content.

The gang also tackles the bizarre marketing move from Fireball, giving away a lifetime supply of whiskey to anyone over 90, and discusses how chewing gum might just be full of microplastics. On top of that, they dive into the phenomenon of “boomer asking” and why some people always turn the conversation back to themselves.

And just when you think it couldn’t get any weirder, they plan the ultimate Star Wars-themed baby shower and dream about what makes the perfect fiesta weather. It’s chaotic, hilarious, and just a little bit gross – classic Second Shift.

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Welcome to Shift Happened, where your afternoons get a whole lot weirder with Dean, Leslie, Stitch, and Houston. This week, we're deep-diving into the wild world of infomercials—remember the George Foreman Grill? Yeah, turns out it made George Foreman richer than you’ll ever be, even though it basically just had two settings: "burn" and "off." Also, why are air fryers just the 2020s version of that greasy classic?

Speaking of weird classics, we stumble into the world of Tom the Mime—the internet-famous SeaWorld mime who’s somehow become the highlight of a park that’s been in the hot seat for decades. Seriously, how did that happen? Plus, we're ranking the most absurd "as-seen-on-TV" gadgets that ended up in your grandma's kitchen and making the case for why popcorn without butter is basically just crunchy sadness.

Also on the docket: is the latest TikTok diet trend to eat like a baby just a sad excuse to make spoon-feeding yourself socially acceptable? And why did someone in Australia think it was a good idea to buy plutonium off the internet? Dude just wanted a complete element collection—totally normal.

And don’t miss the latest on the Mountain West Fiesta Fest—it’s coming up fast, and we’re trying to figure out if dressing as Chewbacca while drinking tequila is a vibe or a regrettable life choice. Spoiler: it’s both.

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Hold on to your Lazy Susans and electric gliders, because this episode of Shift Happened is pure chaotic gold! From Houston’s latest questionable purchase (a light-up Lazy Susan for whiskey bottles, of course) to Stitch's quest for a baby rocker glider that doesn’t require assembly, the team dives into the weird, wild, and wonderfully random.

We debate whether South Dakota really is a hot spot for alien abductions, discuss the returnless refund trend that could easily be abused, and explore why reading books is becoming an endangered pastime. Plus, the gang debates whether a divorce registry should be a thing — because why not?

Oh, and did we mention Stitch's baby registry is live? Because it is. On Amazon and Target. You know, just in case you’re feeling generous.

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Get ready to run the emotional gamut with "Shift Happened!" Join Mark Houston, Stitch, and Leslie as they take you on a wild ride through stories that spark outrage, surprise, confusion, and—finally—joy. This episode is a rollercoaster from start to finish as they dive into infuriating headlines (like a woman ditching her dog at an airport), bizarre karaoke conflicts, and controversial lottery snubs. But it’s not all doom and gloom! They also dish out some feel-good news about free ice cream, happiness indexes (sort of), and unexpected laughs along the way. Plus, you’ll hear about Fiesta Fest—an epic tequila party you won’t want to miss!

Whether your day started with chaos (like Stitch’s emergency vet visit or Leslie’s puppy poop patrol) or you’re just in need of a mental reset, "Shift Happened" has you covered.

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Shift Happened: Axolotls, Cheese Fights, and Hot Hunks!

On today’s episode of Shift Happened, we went down the rabbit hole of axolotls! From doom scrolling on TikTok to discovering the adorable pink salamanders that just might be the cure for your midweek anxiety, we couldn’t stop talking about their perpetual smile and insane superpowers—like regenerating entire limbs. Who knew nature had its own real-life Pokémon?

Things got cheesy after that—literally. We debated the existential crisis of American cheese and whether Sargento’s new “real” single slices are a culinary miracle or just another wrapper drama. Plus, we tried to figure out why Ronald McDonald ditched us back in 2016 and whether Grimace should take over the fast food mascot throne. Spoiler: Leslie's quest for the perfect aged Gouda may have set the cheese bar a little too high.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get wilder, Stitch pitched the Hot Hunks contest for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. We’re on a mission to find the most charismatic and confident dudes to strut their stuff—abs or no abs. Plus, Fiesta Fest is coming to Box Elder, and Houston's got plans to don some spandex and wrestle... probably best not to ask.

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On Friday, the team tackled everything from high winds and dust alerts to the quirks of Irish history, St. Patrick’s Day festivities, and a deep dive into pie-related controversies. (Yes, apple pie was slandered. No, the debate will never end.)

Dean flexed some unexpected pie-making skills (who knew?!), Stitch proved he’s only kind of a music guy, and Houston had his mind blown by irrational numbers.

Meanwhile, Leslie confirmed she’s ready to throw hands over her love of Ireland, while also planning some strategic pinching for Monday’s show. Oh, and scream therapy? It’s apparently legit—so don’t be alarmed if you hear some howls in the wind.

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Big news tonight—are we staying up late? Are we doing this? Should we hang out? It’s the Blood Worm Moon, baby! 🌕🔮 Houston thinks it’s the perfect time for Stitch to turn his life around (Stitch disagrees). Leslie got a tarot reading sponsored by her nail artist (which is a sign), and everyone’s trying to figure out if the moon will actually be red or if Houston just made that up.

Meanwhile, Stitch is locked into March Madness instead of cosmic forces, we all learn way too much about mouth gas, and Houston tries to stump the crew with internet acronyms (spoiler: they know them all). Plus—people are out here faking cancer for clout, Venmo-begging is a thing now, and $55K worth of beef has vanished in Philadelphia.

Oh, and Lepre-Con is coming up Saturday! 🍀 Free pub crawl, eight bars, no excuses. See you there.

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