The Wake Up Call with Scotch and Mandy

Think you know Fargo? Think again. This week on The Wake Up Call, Tank, Scotch, and Mandy crank up the difficulty with a brand‑new batch of deep‑cut Fargo-or-Fudgeaboutit statements guaranteed to stump even lifelong locals. From bizarre early history to sneaky geography twists to little‑known cultural quirks, nothing is off the table.

Scotch and Mandy face off as Tank drops eight tricky statements — some true, some total nonsense — and it’s up to the crew to decide whether it’s “Fargo!” or “Fudgeaboutit!”

It’s fast, it’s funny, it’s extremely Midwest, and it might just teach you something you didn’t know about the Gateway to the West.

Strap in, grab a caramel roll, and get ready to challenge your inner Fargo‑nerd.

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North Dakota just crossed a historic milestone: the state likely surpassed 800,000 residents for the very first time, according to new census estimates.  

On today’s episode of The Wake Up Call, Tank, Scotch, and Mandy break down what this milestone really means for the state — from growth, migration, and why so many folks are moving here, to what North Dakota absolutely does not need more of. We’ll celebrate the new arrivals, share a Top 5 Signs North Dakota Just Hit 800,000, and take some fun guesses at who the “800,000th North Dakotan” might actually be.

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Get ready for chaos, laughs, and impossible choices! On today’s episode of The Wake Up Call on Froggy 99.9, Tank, Scotch, and Mandy dive into a few rounds of “Would You Rather?”—with each host bringing their own wild, funny, and totally unpredictable questions. The answers surprise even us, and the conversations go in directions no one was expecting.

If you love fun morning‑show banter, party‑game podcasts, or “Would You Rather” questions, this episode is packed with off‑the‑rails energy, quick reactions, and classic Froggy humor straight from Fargo‑Moorhead.

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The temps are freezing, the wind is rude, and The Wake Up Call is warming things up with another Friday Food Fight! This week, Scotch, Tank, and Mandy battle it out to decide the Best Cold‑Weather Drink — from hot chocolate to cider to the coffee that keeps half of Fargo‑Moorhead alive in January.

Listeners jump in with their own cozy picks, surprising favorites, and a few wildcards only Froggy fans could come up with. It’s warm, it’s comforting, and it’s the showdown your mug has been waiting for.

Curl up and press play — the hot drink debate starts now.

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Mandy shows up with a stack of Gen Z slang, and Tank and Scotch do their best (or worst) to guess what any of it means. From “City Boyy” to “Lowkenuinely,” the chaos is real, the confidence is high, and the definitions are… not even close. Another classic Wake Up Call moment where the dads try to understand the youths.

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It’s birthday time on The Wake Up Call! In today’s episode of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays!, Scotch, Tank, and Mandy take on two celebrity clue sets for two different stars who share the same birthday. Tank brings the clues — starting vague, getting more specific, and ending with the giveaway — while Scotch and Mandy try to out‑guess each other and figure out the mystery celebs.

One is a dramatic film actor known for intense, brooding roles…
The other is a breakout Netflix star from a global sensation.
But we’re not saying who — see if YOU can guess before the reveal!

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Two former NDSU Bison teammates — Grey Zabel and Jalen Sundell — are lining up side‑by‑side in Super Bowl LX, a Fargo‑to‑football fairytale that feels almost too good to be true. We break down their journey from roommates in college to starting on the Seahawks offensive line, including Sundell’s unbelievable detour driving Uber before getting his NFL shot. [newsbreak.com]

Then, we take the conversation local: before people land in their real careers, they often have one last random, hilarious, or totally chaotic job. So we asked our listeners to text in their final “in‑between gigs,” and WOW — from mall mascots to late‑night gas station adventures, the replies did not disappoint.

It’s a mix of hometown pride, Super Bowl hype, and the most relatable job stories you’ll ever hear — all in today’s episode of The Wake Up Call.

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It’s your daily news, sports, and weather — but today’s sports segment comes with a twist. Yes, we’ve got your legit MN WILD National Hockey League recap from last night…

But we’ve also got Tank’s breakdown from the other NHL: the Novice Hockey League at the Cullen Hockey Center in Moorhead.

Tank played (or at least attempted to), and he’s here with the full report — bruises, ego damage, and all.

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On today’s episode of The Wake Up Call, the crew dives into one of the most unexpectedly heated debates in Fargo: Does putting your jacket on a table officially reserve it — or is that just wishful thinking?

A Froggy listener sparks the conversation with a real-life coffee shop dilemma, and the team breaks down what proper etiquette looks like in a shared space… Fargo‑style. Then it’s time for the listeners to weigh in with their own unfiltered texts — from coat‑movin’ chaos to loopholes, power moves, and the unwritten rules everyone follows (or breaks).

It’s relatable, it’s local, it’s a little awkward in the most Midwestern way possible — and it might change the way you claim a table ever again.

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It’s another fun morning on The Wake Up Call as Scotch, Tank, and Mandy dive into two celebrity birthdays in today’s round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! Tank brings the clues — three tough ones and a final giveaway — while Scotch and Mandy try to guess which well‑known stars are celebrating today.

One is a country music powerhouse with decade‑spanning hits…
The other is an award‑winning actor and singer known for both TV and Broadway.
But who are they?

Play along as you listen — no spoilers here!

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