The Morning Scramble Podcast

Do You Want Fries With That? Nobody knows ‘Nerd News’ like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week. The Morning Scramble is live from the brand-new McDonald’s on Center Point Rd and 32nd St NE in ... Read more

Are You Using Toilet Wrong? Dancin’ Eric Hanson has a question for members of the Scramble Jury: In a public, non-gender bathroom, is it okay to leave the seat up? What say you? Deliver your verdict tomorrow for ‘Jury in a Hurry.” The Morning Scramble has the perfect way to celebrate the return of spooky season: The ... Read more

Heaven Here I Come!! Z Files is back for 2026! Where are Jaidyn and Ben headed first? We need your suggestions for where Z files should head next! Email [email protected]

Teacher Bowling The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of their adventures, and share what you did for One Shot Weekends! This week includes a flip of the calendar from September to October…time to return to spooky season! ... Read more

Lets Celebrate Dolly Parton Day! 9 to 5! Nobody knows ‘Nerd News’ like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week. It’s “9 to 5” Day and the Z102.9 Marching Band Sponsored by McDonald’s of Eastern Iowa is ready ... Read more

Do Audiobooks Count As Reading? Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Little disagreements among friends are silly! Time for The Morning Scramble to squash a debate that Josie has been having with her bestie: Is an audiobook just ... Read more

It’s Week 2 of DWTS Fantasy Ballroom Edition! Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Forget touchdowns; The Morning Scramble is talking Tango! The Morning Scramble is playing ‘Dancing with the Stars’ The Fantasy Ballroom Edition! Clare and Eric ... Read more

Try This New Position Tonight!! Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Forget touchdowns; The Morning Scramble is talking Tango! The Morning Scramble is playing ‘Dancing with the Stars’ The Fantasy Ballroom Edition! Clare and Eric have welcomed celebrity ... Read more

Eric Wants To Know Where He Can Buy Some Human Remains… Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the ... Read more

Where Do Babies Come From?? Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Nobody knows ‘Nerd News’ like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories ... Read more