The Wake Up Call with Scotch and Mandy

Impossible choices. Strong opinions. Zero mercy.
Scotch, Tank, and Mandy take on pop culture, nostalgia, snacks, music, and random life staples—then decide which one has to go. Expect laughs, hot takes, and at least one person getting fired up every round.

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Somewhere between tired and fed up.
The Wake Up Call asked listeners: what’s something everyone seems to love… that you’re officially over? From nonstop group texts and QR‑code menus to streaming overload and endless notifications, it turns out we’re all quietly done with the same things.

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Tank puts Scotch and Mandy to the test with another round of Random Facts — That Could Also Be True or False, and this one is designed to mess with your brain.

Are you actually taller in the morning? Can clouds really weigh more than a million tons? Did sharks seriously exist before trees? The crew locks in their answers, argues their cases, and then finds out who was confidently wrong.

It’s fast, fun, and surprisingly educational — the perfect trivia game for your morning drive around Fargo‑Moorhead. Play along and see how many you get right before the answers are revealed.

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There are two types of people at Fargo grocery stores: those who walk the sidewalk… and those who cut straight through the landscaping to get in and out faster. Mandy admits she’s a landscape walker, which sparks a heated (and hilarious) debate about what that says about a person.

The Wake Up Call dives into parking lot personalities and asks the big question — what’s your immediate judgment when you see someone take the shortcut? Froggy listeners don’t hold back.

If you’ve ever noticed parking lot behavior says way more about people than it should, this one’s for you.

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Tank fires off a round of Random Facts That Could Be True or False, and Scotch and Mandy try to survive without Googling or panicking.

From cloud weights and banana plants to goldfish memories and prehistoric sharks, these facts sound fake… until they’re not. Some are true. Some are total myths. All of them will make you question everything you learned in school.

Perfect for trivia lovers, casual listeners, and anyone who enjoys being confidently wrong before coffee.

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Mandy’s brother‑in‑law has a job interview — but not with a person. His first round is with AI, and it got the Wake Up Call crew wondering: is this a major red flag about a company… or simply the future of hiring?

Scotch, Tank, and Mandy talk through what it means to be interviewed by a robot, whether it would make you more or less nervous, and how fast the job market is changing. Then they have some fun imagining what a fully robotic interview would actually sound like — awkward pauses, personality scores, and all.

Whether this feels efficient or deeply unsettling, one thing’s clear: job interviews are never going back to what they used to be.

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It’s Friday Food Fight on The Wake Up Call, and this week the crew debates the best fast‑food drink. From McDonald’s Coke and Sonic slushes to Baja Blast, Chick‑fil‑A lemonade, and Midwest favorites, listeners from the Fargo‑Moorhead area and beyond jump in with strong opinions and personal favorites. Cold takes, hot beverages, and a lot of passion in this one.

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It’s another round of Birthday, Birthday, Birthdays! on The Wake Up Call, celebrating two April 24 birthdays from very different corners of the music world. Tank brings the clues for one modern country singer known for honest, story‑driven songwriting and another superstar who first captured America’s attention by winning the very first season of American Idol.

Scotch and Mandy talk through the hints, tossing out familiar artist names as they narrow things down — no deep country music knowledge required. The clues roll from newer music to classic TV moments, blending award wins, crossover appeal, and some of the most recognizable voices of the last 25 years. No spoilers up front — just a fun guessing game packed with pop and country nostalgia in this April 24 edition of The Wake Up Call.

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Mandy had a small moment that turned into a big realization — she said no, clearly and without excuses — and it felt amazing. In this episode of The Wake Up Call, the crew talks about the emotional rush that comes with setting boundaries, especially for Midwest people‑pleasers who struggle with disappointing others.

Then things get fun with Boundary Boot Camp, where Mandy puts Scotch and Tank to the test. Can they say no without apologizing, over‑explaining, or making excuses? Turns out, setting boundaries takes practice — and it’s harder (and funnier) than you think.

If you’ve ever wished you were better at saying no, this episode is your warm‑up.

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