Badgering The Hawkeye

The guys have been adding responsibilities to their "part-time" gigs. Mike discusses working on three different formats in his market. It prepared him for what was next. Mike returned to ROCK108 for the first time in over a decade. The guys talk about what lead to this and what it felt like to return to the station Mike was let go from in 2008. The conversation returns to music with discussion about the new cover of "Hunger Strike" by Daughtry. What did the guys think? The show wraps with...

Mike & Brian welcome C.C. from The Rock108 Morning Show to the podcast. C.C. talks about growing up in Nebraska, her move to Seattle and her start in radio. Then, C.C. shares a few stories that cannot make it to broadcast radio. This is C.C. without any filters. C.C. is on Facebook & Instagram as: ccthatrockchick www.rock108.com BADGERING THE HAWKEYE social media: Facebook & Instagram: @BadgeringTheHawkeye Twitter: @badgerthehawk

Mike starts with a story about how he almost got a tattoo for a radio promotion. Then Brian features a sample of the new DESTROPHY song, "The New Violence." Mike also doubts that he will attend his 20th class reunion. Then, Static from the UNCONTAINED podcast joins the show. Static talks with the guys about working at a competing radio station and how he and Mike started out as stunt guys for the same morning show team. Static discusses the UNCONTAINED podcast and if he would ever get back...

Mike & Brian reflect on "The Last Dance" documentary on ESPN. They discuss how that team and Michael Jordan affected their lives. Then an old radio co-worker joins the show. He was Boston when the guys worked with him at the rock station. He is now known as Slater on K92.3 in Orlando. Slater shares his take on starting in radio, having to drop his accent, moving around the country and ending up in the Sunshine State. Slater holds three spots in the Guinness Book Of World Records. He also...

Mike starts the episode with a radio story about the band, Great White. Mike solved a problem when a guitar was need at the last minute. Mike's college buddy Zach or "Beefie" joins the show. Beefie was recently featured in Luke Combs' music video, "Does To Me." Beefie also has a YouTube channel called "Life In The Fat Lane." Beefie talks about the beginnings of the channel and his approach to losing weight. The end of the episode includes a few more college stories about Mike. FACEBOOK:...

Mike & Brian start by mentioning the passing of actor Brian Dennehy and WWE announcer Howard Finkel. Then Mike asks, "What song/band do you not want to hear after quarantine?" The heart of the show centers around a few of Mike's radio stories involving the band Hurt. FACEBOOK: BadgeringTheHawkeye TWITTER: @badgerthehawk INSTAGRAM: @badgeringthehawkeye

Your favorite part-time radio djs / part-time podcasters are back! Mike & Brian talk about how the current situation in the world is affecting them. Brian found an odd piece of autographed merchandise while cleaning. Then, it's a conversation about whether signed bands should cover songs or not. In the time away, Mike consulted a University about how to podcast. Brian voiced a TV commercial. Of course, the guys also run off the rails a few times. FACEBOOK: BadgeringTheHawkeye TWITTER:...

Mike & Brian discuss the new $200+ beer, Utopias. Then, it is an in-depth look, into the 2020 Rock n' Roll Hall Of Fame nominees. Who did the guys pick and why? Why should a band hang it up after they lose a key part of their sound? Mike also recommends a new show called "Goliath." Brian recommends "AEW Dynamite." FACEBOOK: BadgeringTheHawkeye TWITTER: badgerthehawk INSTAGRAM: badgeringthehawkeye

After a hiatus, Mike & Brian are back with the Season 3 Kickoff. What is the deal with this White Claw craze? Mike has the breakdown of why this beverage (and others like it) are so popular. Then Mike & Brian talk about why Season 2 ended so abruptly and the podcast went on hiatus. Both of the guys are back on the radio again. Plus, why Sarah McLachlan's song "Angel" will destroy you. FACEBOOK: BadgeringTheHawkeye TWITTER: BadgerTheHawk INSTAGRAM: badgeringthehawkeye

WWE Hall Of Famer, Jake "The Snake" Roberts calls in to Badgering The Hawkeye. Jake talks about the upcoming "Dirty Details Tour." Five dates hit Iowa, with many more throughout the U.S. in 2019. Jake shares stories about his time in the Midwest, times with The Undertaker and not taking any s*** from Mr. Perfect or Owen Hart. JAKE "THE SNAKE" ROBERTS' website: jakethesnakeroberts.com FACEBOOK: BadgeringTheHawkeye TWITTER: BadgerTheHawk Listen through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts,...

Mike & Brian are in the same state! The boys are going to the Weezer show in Madison, WI. Mike & Brian's wives also make their debut on Badgering The Hawkeye! Show openers, Hipster Bingo Cards and more! FACEBOOK: Badgering The Hawkeye TWITTER: BadgerTheHawk Listen through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio or TuneIn radio apps or through your Amazon or Google smart speakers. Just say, "Play the Badgering The Hawkeye podcast." Please like, share, subscribe and give...

Mike may have messed up while on the air recently. The question is, was it really that bad? As Mike & Brian prepare for the Weezer show in Madison, they put on their promoter hats and re-arrange a portion of town. Brian brings a listener's suggestion to The Mixtape. FACEBOOK: Badgering The Hawkeye TWITTER: BadgerTheHawk Listen through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio or TuneIn radio apps or through your Amazon or Google smart speakers. Just say, "Play the...

Mike & Brian are back at it. Mike discovered Milwaukee Pretzel Company and the 24 oz. pretzel. This paired well with the beer he brought to the Two Drink Minimum. In Case You Missed It - 23&Me is back at it. Motley Crue is releasing a biopic to Netflix. Chris Hemsworth could play Hulk Hogan in a new movie? For Mike & Brian's Mixtape, the guys introduce some new music. Shadow Puppet Theatre (Malaysia), Lakeshore (New Fairfield, CT) and Bad Mary (New York) are featured. FACEBOOK:...

Part 2 of Episode 40 feature the "Be On Badgering The Hawkeye" segment. Chad McGraw joins us and talks about working in a correctional facility. He then wears stripes on the weekends as a Division 2 NCAA Football Official. He talks about the common misconceptions the public has about both of his jobs. Chad also adds a track to Mike & Brian's Mixtape. FACEBOOK: Badgering The Hawkeye TWITTER: BadgerTheHawk Listen through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio or TuneIn...

This part one of two for the 40th Episode of Badgering The Hawkeye! Mike talks about an arcade in Madison, which spirals into old arcade games from the guy's youth. Brian took his son to Paw Patrol Live. This falls apart into Harland Williams' career and overnight adult-themed infomercials. In Case You Missed It: Weezer released a cover album. 10 years ago, Sully saved a plane from crashing in the Hudson River and a cool documentary about the Fyre Festival debacle was released. FACEBOOK:...

Mike & Brian discuss their "resolutions" for the new year. What happens when a kid gets ahold of Alexa? How did Mike & Brian play therapist while working overnights in radio? A new feature called, "In Case You Missed It" debuts. Stories that you may have missed in the news from last week are covered. FACEBOOK: Badgering The Hawkeye TWITTER: BadgerTheHawk Listen through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio or TuneIn radio apps or through your Amazon or Google smart...

In the Season 2 Kickoff show Mike & Brian talk about their start in radio. Mike shares a story about a morning guy who lost it on the air. Brian brings up the time he had issues with a prominent nighttime jock at a Christmas party. For some reason, Cary Elwes' career is brought up. Which leads into actors who are British and you may not have known. The Mixtape game brings a variety of music to the show, include Mike's selection to add to the mix. FACEBOOK: Badgering The Hawkeye TWITTER:...

This episode celebrates a year of Badgering The Hawkeye! Mike & Brian opened the studio doors and went to Facebook Live. What are the plans for 2019? A new game called "Mixtape" is introduced. This turns to talk about the movie, Varsity Blues. One of the Mixtape questions brings up the late Chris Farley and the song Adam Sandler did about him. FACEBOOK: Badgering The Hawkeye TWITTER: BadgerTheHawk Listen through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio or TuneIn radio...

Brian picked up a winter cold. He likes how it gives him his voice a deeper quality. Could he do voiceovers with this voice? Mike has a dilemma regarding placing a bet for a friend. Then, Mike's son does not like to lose. How did Mike coach his kid on this? FACEBOOK: Badgering The Hawkeye TWITTER: BadgerTheHawk Listen through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio or TuneIn radio apps or through your Amazon devices. Just say, "Play the Badgering The Hawkeye...

Mike & Brian start this huge episode by talking about odd advertising. Specifically, what 23 & Me is doing with their ad. Then we are joined by Cale from ILLEGAL SMILE. Cale talks about the new album "We Deserve Better Villains" and their upcoming shows. Ari, the guitarist from OTEP joins the show after that. Ari talks about his run with DESTROPHY, how he became involved with OTEP and AriArmy.com. OTEP is playing at Spicoli's in Waterloo, IA on Dec. 18, 2018. OTEP: www.oteploves.me New...