ROCK MORNINGS
Also heard live from 6-9am on 95.7 THE ROCK in La Crosse, WI WRQT and 92.9 THE X in Eau Claire, WI WECL Brian Simpson - Jean Taylor - Scott Robert Shaw
Halloween etiquette. Karen of the Day. Interesting facts about pumpkins on "National Pumpkin Day"
Chilly today...before warming up again for the rest of the week.
Which is good, because I'm planning on raking some leaves this afternoon!
In the news this morning, the latest on the mass shooting at Florida A&M this weekend, a recall on beef jerky sold in Wisconsin, Ric Flair falls down and ends up in the hospital, Six Flags announces some changes being made to help increase safety on their rides, Hitler's mountain retreat gets set on fire, and a convicted sex offender in MN tries to enroll in a high school.
<...Halloween Stuff. Slap Your Co-Worker Day. Fun facts about Crocs. Doc's Racing Report. Brewers tonight!!
Here we go!! Friday's finally here...the weather has been absolutely wonderful all week & is going to continue into the weekend, and Game One of the World Series is tonight!!!!
We obviously talked about the Brewers quite a bit this morning, including their somewhat feeble attempt to fix the "Golden Ticket" promotion, the really cool design in a cranberry bog, a couple of free beer offers from Miller Lite & Kwik Trip, and the original "Racing Sausages" are getting a glow-up!
In the news on "Slap Your Co-Worker Day", a recall on toothpaste, Tom Skerritt passes...
Hypothetical Thursday. Office Cora. LOTS of Brewers stuff. Is Halloween the loneliest holiday for single people?
Getting ready for a big weekend...but first, Thursday!
Kicked things off with the Thursday song(including Pat McCurdy's brief version from many moons ago!). And if you're looking for free beer...then you're in luck, because Miller Lite is buying tomorrow during Game 1 of the World Series!
In the news this morning, a couple of teens in California get busted by the FBI after planning a mass shooting, a recall on certain Toyota models, Ilhan Omar makes her first appearance since the raid on her home in DC, the Pope won't need any further...
One Gotta Go Wednesday. Week 7 Pigskin Picks. Halloween stuff. Fighting over sex toys!
Hump Day!!! So let's get after it!
On the show today:
In the news - a recall on certain GLP-1 meds, Christina Applegate was misdiagnosed and apparently does NOT have MS, a Wisconsin principal is busted for alleged sexual misconduct with a student, the guy who got drunk in Vegas & stole a live flamingo is found guilty, the killing of Kohen Wiley in Mississippi is deemed justified, and a record-breaking muskie gets reeled-in!
In sports - Week 7 in the NFL kicks off tomorrow night with the Pats at the Bears, the NBA regular...
Week 6 Pigskin Picks. Grant Bilse. The economic impact of "GTA 6".
Another beautiful, late-October day in our area with a high near 70° and plenty of sunshine! Got the bike out this morning!
In the news this morning, a massive recall on meat, Richard Riehl passed away, the charges against Timothy Busfield get dropped, Donnie Wahlberg almost died in a plane crash, a boat capsizes in California and some of the survivors get attacked by sharks before being rescued, and another roller coaster gets shut down.
In sports, the 49ers beat the Commanders last night to wrap up Week 6 in the NFL, a look at the Week 7 s...
Are Ritz crackers different? Commonly mispronounced food words. Best horror movies of 2026.
Sure...it's Monday. But at least it's going to be rather nice this week with temps in the upper 60's & low 70's.
In the news this morning, the latest on the riots in France, a woman in Kansas drives onto a soccer field...killing several people, more info on the deadly school shooting in Oregon last week, Wisconsin is getting millions of dollars to bring more Amtrak service to Madison,
In sports, the Badgers lost to #12 UCLA on Saturday, a look at the updated NCAAF rankings after a wild weekend, the Rays take a 3-2...
Halloween stuff. Doc's Racing Report. The Brewers win the NLCS!
A long week is coming to an end with the Brewers going to the World Series...and a massive show at the La Crosse Center tonight featuring Godsmack & Dorothy!
In the news this morning, President Trump reverses course on livestreaming the execution of the Fort Hood shooter, thousands of laminators are recalled due to fire risk, a deadly school shooting in Oregon, another "House of Horrors" in Ohio with deplorable conditions,
In sports, the Brewers sweep the Dodgers and move on to the World Series, a look at the MLB schedule, Week 6 in the NFL...
Hypothetical Thursday. Office Cora. Most popular Halloween costume the year you were born. Drunk...high...or both?
Welcome to Thursday!!! Wet weather on the way later this morning and continuing throughout most of the day.
On the show this morning, "Hypothetical Thursday"...Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could get rid of ONE annoying habit in EVERY human being, what would it be & why?"
Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: "Which sports championship would you rather attend?"
We also talked to Office Cora just after 8am to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715.
In...
One Gotta Go Wednesday. Week 6 Pigskin Picks. Who'd you rather? Not Dead Yet!!!!
Happy Hump Day, yo!
Cooling off considerably the next few days with some rain likely tomorrow.
Kicked off the show with a new "Who'd You Rather?" - Stuck in the Andes like that soccer team in the 70's...or stuck in the Chilean mine???
In the news this morning, the latest on the death at Six Flags in Georgia, an update on the Ilhan Omar investigation, President Trump has another rally interrupted by a protestor, Pope Leo has lung cancer, and the situation between Kelly...
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show. Can Jean finish the Halloween song lyrics? Week 5 Pigskin Picks recap.
Holy crap are we loaded today!
Kicked things off with the results of an online poll that asked people, "You are asked to cross a large cemetery . . . in the middle of the night. What do you take with you?"
In the news, Selma Blair got arrested after biting a flight attendant...punching another one...and trying to open a door mid-flight, RJ Mitte...who played Walter White Jr. on "Breaking Bad" has died, an update on the deadly mass shooting in Erie, a recall on Dodge Rams, the latest...
Karen of the Day. Why Brian was bawling on Saturday morning. STD-transmitted diarrhea?
Back to reality!
One more day in the 80's before it cools off for the rest of the week.
In the news this morning, the latest on Christa Pike, a guy breaks into a tiger enclosure at a zoo & gets mauled to death, a mass shooting in Pennsylvania, a world-record pumpkin, Mama Celeste pizzas are getting axed, and the Flock camera company is probably going to be laying off a bunch of people.
In sports, the Guardians come back from an 0-2 deficit to beat...
Doc talking Oktoberfest Races. Week 5 Pigskin Picks with Tyler. One Gotta Go Wednesday. Doing "the helicopter"
It's Hump Day...but it's also our final day in the studio this week as we'll be flipping over to the CMN Radiothon tomorrow & Friday from 6am until 6pm.
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MASSIVE show as we get ready to wrap it up until next Monday. We had Doc in studio this morning for his annual Oktoberfest Races Report & ticket giveaway thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire...and Tyler was...
New Release Tuesday. Results of our Week 4 Pigskin Picks. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show. Taco Day deals.
Big show today...we recapped our week 4 Pigskin Picks, talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show, and discussed some of the deals you can take advantage of on National Taco Day!
In the news this morning, a recall on Gatorade, there's plague on the loose in Russia, Jim Baker dies, a wild video of an ASU cheerleader, and the Fort Hood killer is getting a firing squad.
In sports, the Falcons beat the Saints on MNF last night, a look at Week 5's schedule, Tyson Bagent gets...
Karen of the Day. Dangerous mechanical penises. Play stupid games....
Still NOT feeling the best. Definitely much better than last week, but this cough keeps hanging around.
Big week coming up with our firepit getting finished(hopefully) on Thursday and the CMN Radiothon happening at Gundersen on Thursday & Friday
In the news today, a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper passed away over the weekend, a recall on frozen berries sold at Walmart & Trader Joes, an update on the cheesesteak assault from last week, the prison chief in Tennessee resigns after they botched the Christa Pike execution, a deadly shooting at...
Dutch oven recipes. Doc's Racing Report. Are "influencers" the worst people of all time?
Here we go with another Friday!!! Thankfully, I have absolutely nothing to do this weekend and I'm feeling about 20% better today than I was yesterday.
A lazy weekend filled with naps and soup should help.
In the news this morning, a tragic shooting death on the Southside of La Crosse has claimed the life of a young man, an update on the botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee, a man is recovering after being attacked by five other men in Madison, a missing 5 year-old in Wisconsin is found...
Hypothetical Thursday. Office Cora. Things to look forward to in October!
Still battling this cold thing...hoping to see much more improvement by tomorrow morning.
On the show today, we talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. And it's also "Hypothetical Thursday", so we asked each other hypothetical questions.
Brian's question for Jean was:
Jean's question for Brian was:
We also discussed a list of things to look forward to in the month of October!
In the news this morning, a...
One Gotta Go Wednesday. Week 4 Pigskin Picks. Maybe Jean's handwriting isn't so bad.
What a loaded show today. Just wish I felt better.
This post-Oktoberfest cold or whatever it is sucks.
In the news this morning, Six Flags is closing a ride that's been giving people brain damage, a nationwide recall on blood pressure meds, a toddler had a loaded gun in their backpack at daycare, the latest on the gang rape at Cornell University, a fitness influencer is going viral for harassing a sea turtle, a former American Idol contestant is found guilty of murdering his wife, the Flock CEO is...
New Release Tuesday. Grant Bilse. Week 3 Pigskin Picks results. Does Brian have I.M.S.?
Rain later today & throughout the overnight.
More rain tomorrow & on Thursday morning.
On the show, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us to recap the Badger win on Saturday and the Packer loss on Thursday night. Plus, we found out how his Oktoberfest went!
We looked at the results of our Week 3 Pigskin Picks, and Brian self-diagnosed himself after reading about "I.M.S."
In the news, Dennis "Mr. Belding" Haskins passed away, a recall on pepperoncini, today's the...
Real names of rock stars. Best TV shows of the 21st Century. The MLB mom responds!
Whew! What a weekend!!! How's your liver doing?
Mine's surprisingly okay, but my voice is sounding a bit rough today.
So, apologies for that.
In the news this morning, the voting is now open for the "Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin", a guy in Texas got arrested after he crashed his car into a closed Kroger grocery store so he could use the bathroom, the Nor'Easter that caused flooding in multiple states has also unearthed a shipwreck...and pushed sharks onto city streets! Another wrestler...
Hypothetical Thursday. Office Cora. A visit from the Oktoberfest Royal Family. Things that are overrated!
No Jean this morning as she's at the Festgrounds helping with the Senior Breakfast!
And speaking of Oktoberfest, the new Royal Family stopped by this morning to say hello as we get ready for a wild weekend of beer, brats, music, family & fun!
In the news this morning, a recall on raw meat sold nationwide, Harvey Weinstein gets sentenced to 15 years for sexual assault, RIP to Peter Byrne of "Naked Eyes", Jonathan Taylor-Thomas gets arrested for assaulting a police officer, a lesbian bar in Massachusetts lifts their mask mandate...
One Gotta Go Wednesday - Oktoberfest edition. Week 3 of our NFL Pigskin Picks. Are we in a "sex recession"?
Happy Hump Day, yo! The weather for the rest of this week is going to be VERY cooperative for all things Oktoberfest!!!
And our "One Gotta Go Wednesday" is Oktoberfest-themed this week as we get ready to raise a stein and sing an Ein Prosit or two.
Which one's gotta go forever? Oktoberfest brats? Oktoberfest beers? Oktoberfest music? Or Oktoberfest outfits?
We also made our Week 3 NFL Pigskin Picks with Jean's "ringer", Tyler, in studio.
In the news this morning, the...
New Release Tuesday. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show. Our Week 2 Pigskin Picks. First day of Fall stuff!
I'm happy to say that Jean's cleaning guy came over to my house yesterday and did a FANTASTIC job!!!
The wife was VERY pleased with the outcome.
On the show today, we reviewed our Week 2 Pigskin Picks(Jean lost...AGAIN), and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show!
Plus, Fall officially starts at 7:04pm tonight, so we took a look at some of our favorite things about Autumn.
In the news this morning, Lauren Boebert denies the allegations...
Everyday phrases that could sound condescending. Brian's new "bracelet". A woman thinks her grocery store is scamming her.
Welcome to Oktoberfest week!
We're back in the studio this morning, but on Friday we'll be live at the State Room in downtown La Crosse for our 18th annual Kick-off to Oktoberfest!
In the news this morning, the latest on the suicide attempt by Carrot Top, Converse has to pull an ad & apologize, several news organizations are banned from the White House, ICE agents shoot & injure a man in Austin, RIP to Duncan Sheik & Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory, and President Trump post a poll about renaming A.I.
<...Karen of the Day. Doc's Racing Report. Recapping last night's concert. Did Brian steal a kid's balloon?
I'm in desperate need of a nap. I stayed out waaaaay past my bedtime last night(for good reason) and I'm dragging this morning.
And apparently, I stole some kid's balloon. So I've got that going for me.
It was a great show last night with Atreyu, In This Moment, & Nothing More at Copeland Park & Events Center. Looking forward to Godsmack & Dorothy next month!
In the news this morning, a recall on a toy sold at Target stores nationwide, a woman in Georgia is suing...
Office Cora. Hypothetical Thursday. Nate the Golden Retriever. The worst police department of all time?
It's SHOW DAY!!! After some rain this morning, it's going to dry out a bit & be REALLY nice for the Nothing More/In This Moment/Atreyu show at Copeland Park & Events Center tonight.
See you guys there!
This morning, we talked to Office Cora just after 8am to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. And we asked each other hypothetical questions on "Hypothetical Thursday".
Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could only eat the same breakfast, the same lunch, and the...
One Gotta Go Wednesday - SNL Skits edition. Week 2 Pigskin Picks with Tyler. The newest "MAXXED out" trend.
Sometimes, you bitch about stuff on the radio and it's like nobody listens. And on the flipside of that....sometimes you rant about local house cleaning companies and everybody & their grandmother comes out of the woodwork with a suggestion!
After yesterday's diatribe about his need for a house cleaner, Brian received a bunch of calls, texts, emails & messages from friends and listeners willing to help.
Kicked this hump day off with the latest "maxxed out" trend.
And in the news this morning, Summit Brewing is...
Grant Bilse. Difficult karaoke songs. New Release Tuesday. Our Week 1 Pigskin Picks results.
Holy storms, Batman!
More rain likely later this week, but thankfully it looks like we'll stay dry on Thursday for the Nothing More/In This Moment/Atreyu show at Copeland Park & Events Center.
In the news this morning, Hayden Panettiere's cause of death is revealed, the US deployed space weapons, Mitch McConnell returns after a 3-month absence, a new statue honoring Charlie Kirk gets vandalized, and an all-you-can-eat chicken tender festival is happening this weekend(in Beverly Hills).
In sports, the Brewers begin a three-game...
How much money is WI spending on OnlyFans? Has pumpkin spice FINALLY jumped the shark? Brian wants to call some plays!
Welcome back to reality!
Had a golf tourney on Friday. A motorcycle giveaway on Saturday. And an Oktoberfest event on Sunday. Not to mention, I finally turned off the central AC and opened a few windows!
Looks like this week is going to be perfect to get some fresh air in the house with temps hovering right around 73°.
In the news this morning, Tom Tiffany's plane had to make an emergency water landing this weekend, the CDC says that the diarrhea lettuce outbreak is over...b...
Hypothetical Thursday. Office Cora. Can you do simple things without any assistance.
Plenty of sun the next couple of days with highs in the low-80's. Maybe some rain on Sunday.
On the show today, we asked each other hypothetical questions for "Hypothetical Thursday".
Brian's question for Jean was: "You're a burglar but you only steal things that slightly inconvenience the person/people you're robbing. What are you taking?"
While Jean's question for Brian was: " "
Office Cora also joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's up to this weekend in...
One Gotta Go Wednesday - Adam Sandler movies edition. Week 1 of our Pigskin Picks. Our interview with Mark from Nothing More!
Gotta love these short weeks! It's already Hump Day!!!
And, the NFL regular season kicks off tonight...which means it's time for our annual Pigskin Picks. Last year, Jean lost handily and had to FINALLY make the seafood paella she promised to cook for Brian many years ago, but this year...she's brought in a ringer!
Tyler(who apparently works here) is going to be in studio most weeks to hopefully help Jean make better picks this season.
In the news this morning, Lindsay Clancy's...
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show. Is it time to reconnect the cord? Labor Day weekend recap.
Welcome back after a long, holiday weekend. Hopefully you had fun!
I spent some time in the hospital thanks to a diverticulitis flare-up. Yay!!!
Lots to get to this morning with everything that happened over the weekend.
In the news, a recall on frozen berries, the guy who got duct-taped to a seat on a plane, a couple of deaths at the Burning Man festival, a deadly crash involving an Amazon cargo plane, Andy Williams of "Every Time I Die" & AEW died over the weekend...
Labor Day stats & info. Doc's Racing Report. Interview w/Brandon Saller from Atreyu.
I love me a good holiday weekend. Got absolutely ZERO commitments this weekend. It's totally WIDE open. No parades, no work, no NOTHING!
Whatever you're doing this Labor Day weekend, have some fun & be safe! And DON'T DRIVE DRUNK!
In the news this morning, a recall on those squishy toys that kids love so much, an unknown/unidentified animal is attacking people in NH, Gloria Steinem died at age 92, a bunch of Dolly Parton-themed corn mazes are popping up around the country, the WI father who tripped a kid during a...
Hypothetical Thursday. Office Cora. Russian robots are fighting back. Malört!
Lots going on this morning as we prepare for the long, holiday weekend!
Don't forget, we'll be off on Monday, but you can still tune in for a "Best Of" Rock Mornings from 6am until 10am.
In the news today, the latest on yesterday's incident at UW-Whitewater, the parents of a missing girl who was found dead have been arrested, a recall on a popular weight-loss drug, PRB is offering a $20,000 reward for the return of it's stolen beer, Trump coins are now being minted,
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One Gotta Go Wednesday - Best sophomore albums. Does Brian need to move? How "fun" is the state of WI?
Happy Hump Day, yo! We got a ton of rain during the overnight which makes me wonder why I watered my lawn yesterday in the afternoon???
Derp.
Anyway, speaking of water...we had a few news stories about water this morning. One was about the flooding at Zion National Park, and the other was about a private water line for a data center that leaked over 3 million gallons of water. Also in the news this morning, Tony Romo plead "no contest" to his DUI, more info on the deadly...
Jean's back. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show. Things to look forward to in September. Dollar Tree employee shortage.
Jean's back from moving her daughter to college, and Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show also joined us just after 8am to talk about the final few weeks of the Brewers regular season and the start of the Packers & Badgers seasons.
In the news today, Lionel Richie is in the hospital, a recall on pet food, a bunch of stolen PBR, Hee Haw the donkey gets killed, Tupac's killer is convicted, a bunch of sewage spills into the Arkansas river, an update on the flooding in the Grand Canyon, and the lawyer...
Brian recaps his meet-n-greet with Joey Chestnut. The latest dating "trend". America's all-time favorite movies.
No Jean, no problem!
She's busy getting her daughter moved back into college in Madison, but she'll be back tomorrow!
Brian recapped his big meet-n-greet with Joey Chestnut on Friday night at the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers game.
In the news this morning, a deadly flash flood in the Grand Canyon, an expanded recall on Jasmine rice includes Wisconsin, a deadly shooting in Chicago over the weekend, a Wisconsin man is shot at a gun range in Cudahy & dies from his injuries, the latest on the...
Who's the most valuable person during a zombie apocalypse? Doc's Racing Report. RIP, Peter Cullen.
As we wrap up the final week of August, the weather looks like it's going to skyrocket back into the 90's this weekend with some much-needed rain on Saturday & Sunday.
Brian's off to Appleton after the show for a Wisconsin Timber Rattlers game featuring a Meet-N-Greet with Joey Chestnut!!!
Jean's getting ready to move her daughter back to Madison for another school year.
In the news this morning, Carson Peters-Berger pleads guilty to murdering Lily Peters & gets life in prison, President Donald Trump renames Lake...
RIP, Tim Curry. Hypothetical Thursday. Office Cora. Karen of the Day. Sausages & OnlyFans!
Frank Beard. Dolly Parton. And now, Tim Curry. This has been a deadly week for older celebs.
RIP, Tim. So many great roles over the years including the obvious stuff like "Rocky Horror Picture Show", "Clue", "IT", and "Home Alone 2"…to the more obscure stuff like "Congo", "Muppet Treasure Island", and "Annie".
Also in the news this morning, a deadly flash flood in Nepal, the guy in Philly that was chasing after women while wearing a creepy baby-doll mask has been apprehended in Las Vegas, Meta reached a massive se...
One Gotta Go Wednesday - our favorite things edition. Brian might quit naps? RIP, Dolly Parton.
Well, the big news this morning is the death of Dolly Parton. We discuss her life, her music, her legacy, the tributes pouring in from people around the world…and the upcoming TV specials about her.
Also in the news, a few kangaroos got loose near Portage yesterday, Elon Musk won't face any charges in Wisconsin for bribery, an update on the Jed York prostitution bust, Texas Roadhouse responds to food-tampering allegations, and a meteorologist absolutely LOSES it on-air.
The Brew Crew lost in 10 innings to the Mets last ni...
New Release Tuesday. Grant Bilse is back. Brian's "near-KILL" experience.
It almost happened. I almost killed a guy yesterday.
Long story short, check out the podcast for a complete rundown of what happened as I was trying to go to the bank.
Also on the show this morning, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show returns from his vacation to talk about the Brewers, Packers, and Badgers!!!(They take on Notre Dame at Lambeau Field next Sunday!)
In the news, the owner of the 49ers gets busted for soliciting a prostitute in a trailer park...
