The Morning Scramble Podcast

We’re Haunted By Bad Decisions… 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. Nobody is perfect–including The Z102.9 Marching Band Sponsored by McDonald’s of Eastern Iowa. The band wants to know if ... Read more

Did Eric Hit His Head?? Hypothetical questions are The Morning Scramble’s specialty! Let’s put this question to rest with ‘Jury in a Hurry’: If you had to face off with a Movie Monster, would you want to face Jason Voorhees or Michael Myers? The Morning Scramble wants to hear your BAT stories! Did one get trapped in your ... Read more

Who Has The Craziest Bat Story? The Morning Scramble is playing “Dancing with the Stars: The Fantasy Ballroom Edition!” Clare and Eric are taking on Jayme McGrath from McGrath Auto and Danielle Wagner from KCRG. Each team captain has a team of stars and they’re battling it out all season long. This week there a DOUBLE ... Read more

Z Files Reporting From Franks Bar & Gallery! Clare and Eric dispatch Producer Ben and Jaidyn at Night to investigate potentially haunted locations in The Z Files. And this weekend they’ve been asked to investigate a new downtown Cedar Rapids business. It’s not open yet, but strange things have happened in this location. Find out ... Read more

The Z Marching Band Will Do ANYTHING For A Sticker! 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. Most teams wait until the end of the season for an awards ceremony, but ... Read more

Why Is Clare Worried About Piddling On The Floor? Listener Rachelle has contacted The Morning Scramble for some help with a disagreement she’s having with her husband. He picks up his sandwich and eats it upside down. She teased him, but his whole family eats them like that. Are they weird? Or is she weird? ... Read more

We Need To Show You Gourd Gulch! The Morning Scramble is playing “Dancing with the Stars: The Fantasy Ballroom Edition!” Clare and Eric are taking on Jayme McGrath from McGrath Auto and Danielle Wagner from KCRG. Each team captain has a team of stars and they’re battling it out all season long. Who can create the ... Read more

The Z Files: Victorian View Washington It’s officially spooky season! The Morning Scramble sent Procuer Ben and Jaidyn at Night to Washington, Iowa to investigate some paranormal activity. We call it The Z Files. Tune in to her about their overnight stay at Victorian View. Clare has the latest pop culture updates in Z’s Sleaze!

Clare and Eric Are Abusing Their Power! 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 and share what you did for One Shot Weekends! It’s officially spooky season! The Morning Scramble has the perfect way to celebrate: The Z Files. Each week ... Read more

Meet Brent Smith, The New CR Fire Chief! 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. Cedar Rapids Fire Department has a brand-new Fire Chief, Brent Smith. Tomorrow morning, he’ll stop by ... Read more