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Hunting The Devil with Tequila Flutes
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#341
Today at 1:03 PM

Would you actually buy a burial plot next to your favorite celebrity?

We asked the question, and the answers were equal parts heartfelt and completely unhinged.

Human vs Robot War returns as the machines continue their slow takeover. 

Then we discover the tequila flute, because apparently champagne glasses aren't the only way to celebrate anymore. 

The Wheel of Rock is back with another shot at winning tickets to see Muse.

We also realize it's the halfway point of the year, so if those New Year's resolutions are still sitting in th...


Mexican Batman and the End of Gen Z Habits
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#340
Yesterday at 2:14 PM

The Wheel of Rock is back, and we're hooking listeners up with tickets to see Muse.

Nerd News delivers another story that sounds too ridiculous to be true. 

Then we meet Mexican Batman, and trust us, this isn't the superhero origin story you were expecting.

We also break down the habits that will probably disappear with Gen Z. From the way they communicate to the trends they're leaving behind, the conversation got people of every generation fired up. 

Concert tickets, superheroes, and generational debates. Just another morning on ROCK 95.5.

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Heatwave!!!
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#339
Last Tuesday at 1:53 PM


Sesame Street Gets Loud and Summer Camp Gets Weird!
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#338
Last Friday at 1:30 PM

A Sesame Street parody album is on the way, and it's got us wondering which Muppet would make the best frontman in a metal band. It's Thirstday, so crack open a cold one because things only get weirder from there.

Five Things gets you caught up on everything happening around Chicago and beyond.

Then listeners shared their unforgettable summer camp stories. First kisses, poison ivy, homesickness, prank wars, and that one kid who definitely should not have been trusted with fireworks. 

Childhood memories hit different when you're old enough to laugh about them.


Bonus Picks & Bag Lady Problems
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#337
06/24/2026

We asked what bonus you would choose if life suddenly gave you one. More money? More sleep? Better luck? Unlimited tacos? The answers got out of hand fast.

Human vs Robot War keeps getting creepier because the machines still refuse to mind their business.

Then we dive into Bag Lady Syndrome and why some people carry everything they own like they are preparing for the apocalypse. And finally, people are sharing the worst first names they have ever heard.

Some were funny. 

Some were cruel. 

Some sounded like the parents lo...


Fake British Slang, Pizza Wars, and World Cup Madness
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#336
06/24/2026

The World Cup update is getting spicy as fans around the globe completely lose their minds. Nerd News delivers another story that sounds fake but somehow isn't. Then we uncover real British expressions that sound made up by someone who lost a bet. If someone calls you a muppet, a doughnut, or says they're absolutely chuffed, you'll finally know what's happening. Then we step into one of America's most dangerous debates: the Top 10 pizzas in America. Chicago showed up ready to throw hands. New York showed up acting like they invented dough. Feelings were hurt.

Friendships were tested...


Once Upon Before Social Media
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#335
06/23/2026

We reminisce on the times before social media existed. 


Ferris Wheel Shenanigans and a Bouquet of Brats!
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#334
06/18/2026

We've got Fun to the Head trivia, Pit Happens chaos, and enough prizes to make your boss jealous. We're hooking listeners up with tickets to see Muse, tickets for Godsmack, and yes... a bouquet of brats because flowers are overrated. 

A couple was allegedly caught getting a little too romantic on a Ferris wheel at the Download Festival, and now there's an investigation.

Because apparently some people hear "amusement ride" and think "private suite."

Add in the usual Morning Mosh Pit nonsense and you've got one wild ride.

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Cars Now Talk Back ?
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#333
06/18/2026

Marris' Car Talks with an attitude!

Pit Happens gets explicit!

Fun 2 The Head Trivia has the best tickets to win!

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America in a Time Capsule
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#332
06/16/2026

If you had to build an American time capsule, what absolutely has to go inside? We debate the most American items of all time and things get patriotic in the weirdest way possible. Nerd News delivers another round of internet insanity.

Then we rank the greatest characters in the Toy Story universe and prepare for some serious childhood arguments. Somehow celebrity chairs are now for sale, proving people will buy literally anything.

We check in on the NBA Finals, continue the Human vs Robot War, get the latest World Cup updates, and crank up the volume...


You Cannot Hit That Fastball
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#331
06/16/2026

A surprising number of guys think they could step into the batter's box and connect with a Major League fastball.

We discuss why that's probably not happening and how quickly professional pitchers would humble the average person.

Rock News brings the noise, including Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain announcing a tell all book that has rock fans buzzing. Then the chaos really starts. Pit Happens gets listeners fired up and Fun to the Head returns with more ridiculous challenges, bad decisions, and absolutely zero mercy.

Baseball delusion, rock legends, and studio chaos. Just another...


Snail Racing Canceled, and Dating Disasters!
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#330
06/12/2026

STORM STORM STORM took over the morning as Chicago got hammered with wild weather. Nerd News delivered a chainsaw story that had us asking way too many questions.

The rumored Home Improvement remake is officially dead. 

Snail racing got canceled, yes that's a real thing and yes we're disappointed. 

Five Things keeps you caught up on everything happening around Chicago.

Then we dive into the absolute worst things women have said to men on dates and some of these stories left permanent emotional damage. 

Plus Text Time was completely unhinged and...


Maria Got Swept Away and MGK Took a Dive!
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#329
06/11/2026

Our fearless leader got swept away in the rainstorm, oh me oh my, and the rest of us somehow managed to keep the train on the tracks.

Dino Derby stomps into the studio and creates pure chaos. We talk about all the once-in-a-lifetime moments people missed because they were staring at their phones instead of living in the moment.

Five Things keeps Chicago locked in.

Then we break down MGK's rough stage dive that did not exactly go according to plan.

Dinosaurs, distractions, and disaster.

Just another morning on ROCK 95.5.<...


Moon Dirt, Commercial Jingles, and Robot Problems
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#328
06/10/2026

Scientists are talking about moon fertilizer, and somehow farming on the moon is becoming a real conversation.

Human vs Robot War returns with another chapter in our battle against the machines.
Sports keep Chicago fired up, and we've got Chicago Wolves tickets up for grabs.

Then we test your memory with "Can You Finish These Commercials?" and suddenly everyone is singing jingles they haven't heard in 20 years. 

Moon farming, free hockey tickets, and nostalgic chaos all morning long.

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Hell Is for Sale and Breakfast Got Jacked!
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#327
06/09/2026

The Morning Mosh Pit takes a trip straight to Hell today.

Literally. Protein cereal is taking over grocery shelves and we are trying to decide if breakfast has finally become a gym membership.

Nerd News delivers the weirdest stories from around the world. 

Then we get into job stacking and why more people are secretly working multiple jobs at the same time. And just when you think things cannot get stranger, Hell is officially for sale and it can be yours for a cool $625,000.

Fitness trends, side hustles, and real estate opportunities i...


TMNT Madness!
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#326
06/09/2026

TMNT new Turtles?

Remote Work may cause Mental health concerns??

Ugh!

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Ancient Mummy Yeast and Bedroom Mistakes!
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#325
06/05/2026

We start with the highway shutdown that had Chicago drivers trapped for hours, and everybody has a story.

Nerd News brings the weird with scientists discovering yeast inside an ancient mummy because, apparently, history was fermenting this whole time. 

Then things get awkward fast as we break down the absolute worst things you can say during sex. Pit Happens delivers the chaos as always. 

And of course, the Human vs Robot War continues because technology refuses to stop being creepy. 

Traffic nightmares, ancient science, and relationship disasters. Just another normal morning on ROC...


Caleb Williams Takes Over Madden
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#324
06/04/2026

The Human vs Robot War continues because the machines are still acting suspicious.

We celebrate National Cheese Day and discover just how passionate people are about dairy. 

Five Things keeps you caught up on everything happening. 

Pit Happens gets listeners confessing things they tried once and instantly regretted. Then we break down the six things you actually need for good mental health. 

And Chicago Bears fans finally get a reason to smile. Caleb Williams lands on the cover of Madden 2027 and the city is buzzing.

Cheese, life lessons, and Bears hyp...


Questions Men Are Afraid to Ask
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#323
06/03/2026

We rank the different Listerine spice levels because apparently mouthwash now feels like a competitive sport. The Human vs Robot War keeps rolling as technology continues doing way too much.

Sports keeps Chicago locked in. 

Then Pit Happens opens up a can of worms with a list of questions men have always wanted to ask women. Honest answers, awkward moments, and plenty of laughs.

We wrap things up with a look at the Alabama Style Hot Dog, and trust us, people had opinions. Burning mouths, relationship questions, and hot dog controversy.

Just a...


Are We Scanning Eyeballs Now!?
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#322
06/02/2026

Boston Airport is rolling out some new features that have travelers talking. Nerd News brings the weird and wonderful from the world of technology and science.

Then things get really strange with the 30 Seconds To Mars eye ball scan experience.

We ask a brutal question during Pit Happens: if you could only listen to one type of music for an entire year, what would you pick? 

The Human vs Robot War keeps getting more suspicious by the day.

We also dive into the growing number of adults still relying on their parents f...


Dino Polls & Rock N' Roll!
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#321
06/02/2026

Marris is out today looking for Pokemon!

Maria and Michael talk about Dino Polls, and favorite Ice Cream Flavors and we have disagreements. 

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Your Car Means Your Rules!
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#320
05/29/2026

Five Things gets you caught up on everything happening. Human vs Robot War is back because technology keeps acting suspiciously. 

We hand out some relationship advice and then ask the question that started arguments all over the studio:

What odd thing are you a total snob about? Coffee? Pizza? Towels? We heard it all. 

Sports keeps Chicago locked in.

Then we find out that 40 percent of drivers say their car is their happy place and honestly, after sitting in Chicago traffic, we kind of get it.

Relationship talk, weird habits, an...


Burgers and Buying Happiness!
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#319
05/28/2026

Would you pay extra for child-free dining, or is that crossing the line?

Then we get deep for a second and ask if you can actually buy happiness. 

Five Things keeps Chicago locked in with everything you need to know.

And because it is National Hamburger Day, we break down the best restaurant chain burgers out there and yeah… people got heated.

It is Thirstday, grab a drink, argue about burgers, and enjoy the chaos with us.

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Chess Boxing & Vatican Trips
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#318
05/27/2026

The Mayor is heading to the Vatican, and Chicago already has opinions.

Human vs Robot War keeps getting weirder because technology refuses to calm down. Sports keep the city fired up. 

National Spelling Bee Pit Happens turns the studio into complete chaos. 

Then we discover chess boxing is a real thing, and honestly, we still do not fully understand it. 

Nerd News brings the weirdest stories on the internet straight to your speakers.

Politics, punches, spelling words, and robot paranoia all before lunch.

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Crazy Exes, Rainy Graduations, and Barbershop Therapy
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#317
05/26/2026

Pit Happens kicks things off with pure madness.

We swap stories about crazy exes, and honestly, some of these people should still be in jail. Graduation season is here, but the weather might have other plans, and nobody wants to walk the stage soaking wet. 

Fun to the Head gets reckless again.
Bad News Bears energy crashes into everything like usual. 

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Fancy Menu Nonsense and Smashing Pumpkins!
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#316
05/21/2026

We break down everyday things that somehow feel embarrassing for absolutely no reason, and everybody starts exposing themselves.

Then we roast those ridiculous fancy food words on restaurant menus that make people instantly roll their eyes.

Five Things keeps Chicago locked in.

More couples are keeping their finances separate, and the debate gets real fast.

Then Pit Happens and Fun 2 The Head take over with trivia chaos and your shot at winning Smashing Pumpkins tickets.

Awkward moments, relationship drama, and ticket giveaways all morning long.

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DoorDash Disaster & Dumpster Diving
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#315
05/20/2026

Apparently people are dumpster diving at college campuses as a side hustle now and honestly some of the finds are wild.

Nerd News keeps the weird coming while Rock News turns the volume up.

Sports keeps Chicago locked in. 

Then a DoorDash driver goes viral after scooping a spilled drink back into the cup like nobody would notice.

Questionable hustles, gross decisions, and complete chaos all morning long.

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Pizza Opinions, TSA Food, and Frozen Time Crimes
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#314
05/19/2026

We break down America’s favorite pizza party pies, and everybody suddenly becomes a food critic. TSA food gets exposed because airport eating is a struggle.

Rock News keeps things loud while we ask the dangerous questions. If you could freeze time, would you do anything illegal? Nerd News gets weird like always.

Then we rank the best and worst travel destinations because some vacations are straight scams.

PCA wraps things up with total chaos.

Pizza debates, travel disasters, and questionable morals all morning long.

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Drinkable Pizza ?
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#313
05/19/2026

Episode 313
A new “drinkable” pizza has made its way to the Pizza Hut menu. The bad news: Someone thought a pizza with toppings you could drink would be a good idea.

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Fun Drought and Chaos at Rate Field!
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#312
05/14/2026

We kick things off with MORE RECESS because, honestly, adults need it too.

Then we get into whether we are officially living through a fun drought and why everybody suddenly feels boring.

Five Things keeps Chicago locked in while Thirstday energy takes over the studio. 

And things get wild after a fan falls out of the stands at Rate Field and everybody starts talking.

Childhood energy, sports chaos, and pure Thirstday nonsense.

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Cocktails, Band Camp Chaos, and Nerf Gun Violence
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#311
05/13/2026

We raise a glass for World Cocktail Day while Human vs Robot War keeps getting more suspicious by the week.

Sports keep Chicago locked in. Then we dive into the rise of adult band camps because apparently, grown adults are out here reliving marching band glory days.

Bad News Bears energy crashes into the studio, and Pit Happens gets wild. 

Then Fun 2 The Head returns with Nerf guns flying and absolutely no mercy.

Cocktails, chaos, and questionable decisions all morning long.

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Cubs Drama, Robot Problems, and Sox Rumors
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#310
05/12/2026

Pit Happens comes in hot like always.

The Cubs are suing the Wrigley rooftops and people got opinions. Human vs Robot War keeps getting weirder because technology is doing too much again.

Rock News and Five Things keep the show rolling.

Then White Sox fans start losing their minds over Murakami trade rumors and what this could mean for the future.

Text Time gets real with listeners jumping in on all the chaos.

Baseball beef, robot paranoia, and Chicago energy all morning long.

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Did Someone Say Basket Case?
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#309
05/12/2026

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1954 Slang and Gamer Boyfriend Drama!
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#308
05/07/2026

We throw it back with slang words from 1954 and honestly some of these need to come back immediately.

Five Things keeps Chicago locked in. 

We break down what moms really want for Mother’s Day and spoiler alert… it is probably not another candle. 

Pit Happens brings the chaos. Then the debate explodes—are men who play video games actually a turnoff?

Sports rounds it all out with the latest action.

Old school slang. Relationship drama. Pure Thirstday energy.

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Mayor Johnson Will Do ANYTHING for The Bears To Stay, ANYTHING!
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#307
05/06/2026

Turns out listening to your favorite music can actually improve your workout and now we are questioning every gym playlist we’ve ever made.

The Human vs Robot War keeps evolving in the background like a bad sci fi movie. Sports keeps Chicago locked in. 

Concerts are now coming to movie theaters so you can basically skip the crowd but still feel the noise. 

Pit Happens brings the chaos as always. Chicago politics gets spicy with talk of Brandon Johnson and the Bears situation. Nerd News rounds it out with the weirdest updates you need...


Coyotes Bigfoot and the Greatest Guitar Solos Ever!
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#306
05/05/2026

We dive into “Ghosts of the City” and the real story behind Chicago’s coyotes quietly running the streets. Nerd News brings the weird.

Then we rank the Top 5 Guitar Solos of All Time and yes… arguments were made.

Out of nowhere Bigfoot is reportedly spotted in Ohio and now nobody feels normal.

The Human vs Robot War keeps creeping closer and Rock News closes it out loud.

City wildlife. Rock legends. Straight chaos.

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Oh God.. It's Star Wars Day!
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#305
05/04/2026

The Morning Mosh Pit is firing on all cylinders in this wild, laugh-out-loud episode packed with chaos, comedy, and pure rock attitude. Maria, Marris, and Michael bring the heat with fearless takes, nonstop banter, and the kind of chemistry that makes Chicago mornings hit harder.

Rock anthems, reckless laughs, and zero chill—this is the Morning Mosh Pit at full volume.

Listen now and catch Chicago’s boldest morning rock show anytime on the iHeartRadio App.


Comedian Joe Sib & Free Chainsaw Friday!
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#304
05/01/2026

The Morning Mosh Pit is firing on all cylinders in this wild, laugh-out-loud episode packed with chaos, comedy, and pure rock attitude. Maria, Marris, and Michael bring the heat with fearless takes, nonstop banter, and the kind of chemistry that makes Chicago mornings hit harder.

Rock anthems, reckless laughs, and zero chill—this is the Morning Mosh Pit at full volume.

Listen now and catch Chicago’s boldest morning rock show anytime on the iHeartRadio App.


Sad to Steamy and the Rise of Poop Lady
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#303
04/30/2026

Rock News kicks it off loud while Bad News Bears energy crashes right in.

Then we try to help you out with tips to take your sex life from sad to steamy, and yeah… things get real fast.

Pit Happens keeps the chaos rolling. Nerd News brings the weird like always.

And then there is “Poop Lady”… and honestly, nothing could have prepared us for that story.

Helpful. Wild. 

Completely unhinged.

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Sleep Deprived, Sperm Races and Alter Bridge Chaos
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#302
04/29/2026

We kick things off with signs you might be sleep-deprived and immediately start questioning all our life choices. Rock News and Bad News Bears keep the energy loud and unfiltered. 

Adults confess the most recent facts they just learned and some of these are embarrassing in the best way.

Hour 2 hits different with the Bell Tire Pothole Giveaway and Pit Happens featuring Alter Bridge. Nerd News keeps the weird coming.

Then things take a turn with sperm races and a deeper look at people confessing the things they learned way too late in life.