The Wake Up Call with Scotch and Mandy

Pool party chaos, screaming kids, and one big decision: do you jump in with the kids—or find a chair and hang with the parents? Mandy’s swim‑party moment sparks a fun, honest conversation about the unspoken roles parents take at kids’ parties, followed by listener texts revealing everyone’s survival strategy. No judgment—just reality.

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Mandy shares the moment her independent 7‑year‑old asked for a piggyback and reached for her hand—brief flashes of “getting her baby back” that were worth the backache. The crew opens up about the little things kids do that melt you on the spot, then reads your texts about the moments you can’t say no to, no matter what. Short, sweet, and guaranteed to hit every parent right in the feels.

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Everyone’s got work stories — and Tank and Mandy prove it in this laugh‑out‑loud Froggy Feud. Scotch hosts a special Work Life Edition filled with office habits, workplace frustrations, and the phrases that instantly raise red flags. It’s painfully accurate, highly relatable, and peak Wake Up Call energy.

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Everyone says they’d “never get divorced”… until something crosses the line.
This episode asks the uncomfortable question: what would actually make you walk away? From cheating and lying to money secrets, parenting disagreements, and everyday disrespect — we break down where each of us draws the line at home. Listeners will definitely have opinions… and probably arguments.

Perfect for couples, group chats, and anyone who’s ever said, “I could never forgive that.”

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It’s decision time on The Wake Up Call! In One Must Go, Scotch, Tank, and Mandy each bring three things to the table — from pop culture and food to everyday annoyances and guilty pleasures — and then battle it out to decide which one absolutely has to go.
Fast‑paced, funny, and full of hot takes, this fan‑favorite segment delivers laughs, debates, and plenty of “wait, WHAT?” moments from Fargo‑Moorhead’s The Wake Up Call.

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Does North Dakota really have islands, free land, and its own horse breed? Tank quizzes Scotch and Mandy in North Dakota or Nuh?, a fast-paced trivia game separating state facts from fiction. You’ll learn something, laugh a little, and probably say “no way” at least once.

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Couples TikTok videos are everywhere — but one person always looks way more into it than the other. On today’s Wake Up Call, Tank says the stuff people get their spouses to do for TikTok is absolutely ridiculous. From embarrassing dances to public pranks, we ask the real question: how far would you go for views? Plus, listeners flood the text line with the one thing they’d never do for a TikTok — no matter how much they love their spouse.

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Would You Rather is one of the most fun and thought‑provoking games to play—and now you can play along with The Wake Up Call. Each round features funny, ridiculous, and sometimes impossible “Would You Rather” questions that spark debate, laughs, and strong opinions. Perfect for your Saturday morning, car ride, or hanging out with friends, this episode is easy to jump into and even more fun to argue about. Play along, pick a side, and see if you agree with the crew.

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If society voted today… what stays and what goes?

Scotch, Tank, and Mandy put everyday habits, trends, and annoyances on trial—from cargo shorts to group texts. No overthinking, no safe answers—just gut reactions, hot takes, and listener votes. You might agree, you might be outraged, but you’ll definitely have an opinion.

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Smart devices that aren’t smart, apps for things that never needed apps, and a new password every 30 days—on today’s Wake Up Call, the crew breaks down modern problems that absolutely shouldn’t exist. Convenient? Sure. Peaceful? Not even close.

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