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Welcome to 2026! We are officially done with our holiday breaks and back in the Rock studio for a full five days of work after a couple of short weeks. We announced the upcoming 80's Fest line-up at Maple Grove Venues this summer, and we also recapped our Christmas & New Year's activities. In the news this morning, Hannah Dugan is resigning, the latest on the Maduro situation, an update on the daycares in Minnesota, and a class-action lawsuit involving the McRib. In sports, a recap of the Week 18 NFL schedule as well as a look at the upcoming Wild Card round. Myles Garrett gets the single-season sack record and Black Monday in the NFL began yesterday. We talked about the Bucks recent success, the remaining College Football bowl schedule, the Badgers loss to Purdue over the weekend, and a stat that only the Jets could accomplish. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also discussed some of the highly-anticipated movies that are coming out in 2026. Plus, a look at a list of films that will be turning 50 this year! Had a cool story about a former teacher in Tennessee who's now a world record holder. And a woman in Iowa is very thankful for the staff at a hospital who went above & beyond to find her missing rings. If you're looking for a new job in 2026, here's a list of gigs that pay rather well that some people were unaware of. And if you've made some other resolutions for the new year, we hooked you up with some hints on how to make them last longer. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who set a Walmart on fire, a Disney cast member who's recovering after getting hit by a rather large prop, a #FloridaMan who fired a bunch of shots into the air on NYE, and a list of the things people got stuck in their ass in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the final work day of 2025! Jean and I are off the rest of this week, but you can still tune in from 6am until 10am for a "Best Of" the show! Kicked things off with the Wednesday song and talked about some of the New Year's Eve TV specials that are on the boob-tube tonight. Also had a list of things to look forward to in the month of January. In the news this morning, the Trump administration is freezing child-care funds for the state of Minnesota, more than thirty bodies have been recovered from the bayous in the Houston area this year, the FBI released pictures of a motorcycle collection they seized that belonged to former Olympian Ryan Wedding, and actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has passed away. In sports, the Badger men's basketball team got a nice win last night, the Bucks play tonight and look to win a third straight, a look at the NFL's Week 18 schedule along with the College Football bowl game schedule. Cool story about a toy store in Arizona that donated a bunch of toys to the local Salvation Army right before Christmas…and another incredible story of a group of middle schoolers who helped save a bus driver who was experiencing a medical emergency. Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the Stefon Diggs situation, his brother Trevon Diggs gets released by the Cowboys, and Nikola Jokic is going to be out for a month after injuring his knee the other day. As we say goodbye to 2025, we listed some of the rockers & celebrities who died in the past year. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the world's first oral care robot that brushes your teeth automatically, a guy who tried to steal a utility truck with a man still in the bucket, a naked #FloridaMan who robbed a meat market while wearing nothing but a mask, and a woman that was "wrongfully inseminated" at a hospital in Oregon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue to get closer to 2026, we had more year-end lists this morning, including Apple Music's top artists & songs of the last year, Rolling Stone's top albums & songs of 2025, and Loudwire's top songs & albums from the past twelve months. Plus, a look at some of the top resolutions people are making for 2026. We also let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. In the news this morning, a massive investigation is underway in Minnesota for daycare fraud, the Bondi Beach hero just gave his first interview after getting out of the hospital, a hospital security guard was killed on Christmas day, and Wendy's is offering Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers for a penny today for National Bacon Day. Great story about a restaurant that cancelled it's holiday party and donated all the money they would have spent to one of their employees who was adopting a child. In sports, the Falcons beat the Rams on MNF to wrap up week 17, a look at the schedule for the final week of the regular season, a look at the upcoming Bowl game schedule, the Bucks got another win last night, the Badger men's basketball team plays tonight after a lengthy holiday break, UFC fighter Tom Aspinall needs multiple eye surgeries, Ryan Lochte is selling some of his Olympic medals, and tragedy strikes the world of NASCAR yet again with the deadly fire at Denny Hamlin's parents' home. And speaking of the last couple of weeks of regular season NFL action, we checked in on our Pigskin Picks for week 17 and made our picks for the final week.(Brian won the contest!) Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am to talk about his Christmas break, his plans for New Year's Eve, and we also talked a bit about the Packers. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a former substitute teacher from Texas who's been charged with child sexual assault, a sad update on former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase, a #FloridaMan who was ringing the bell for the Salvation Army and decided to get violent, and a #FloridaWoman who shot her own son after a Christmas brunch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christmas break is over and we got a bunch of rain & precipitation the last few days before getting snow dumped on top of that. Driving this morning was atrocious! Back to the grind for a few days this week before we'll once again be off for the New Year's holiday on Thursday & Friday. Speaking of New Year's, a new poll revealed what Americans really want to do on NYE. And since it is the end of 2025 this week, we looked at some end-of-the-year data from YouTube and Google. In the news, the Powerball was won on Christmas Eve by someone in Arkansas, the body of a missing swimmer is recovered, a #FloridaMan killed his wife & shot his stepdaughter over an argument about an NFL game, and the government is investigating a deadly crash involving two helicopters in New Jersey. In sports, a recap of this weekend's NFL action and a look at some of the important matchups in Week 18 with serious playoff implications! Myles Garrett is still looking for one sack to set the NFL record for sacks in a season. Plus, several other NFL records that could be set during the final week of play. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the things we were watching over the holiday break. Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks got Giannis back and saw immediate returns on that, the Badger men's basketball team gets back on the court tomorrow night, and a look at the Bowl game schedule. Great story about the power of positivity in Wisconsin as a small community comes together to find a missing dog. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a math teacher who sent sexually explicit texts to her fifth grade student, a man who is suing Outback Steakhouse after he claims a toilet injured him, a doomsday mom who allegedly abducted her four children and fled the country, and a video game addict who left a huge mess in a hotel room. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last day of work this week as we'll be off on Thursday & Friday for Christmas. Doc joined me in the studio this morning which means we got a racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen! Also let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on the big screen tomorrow! In the news this morning, the latest on tonight's $1.7 billion Powerball drawing, Morgan Geyser is going back to a mental institution, an update on the Brown University shooting, and a judge dismisses the charges against Matthew Sierra. In sports, the Bucks got a much-needed win over the Pacers last night, a look at the Week 17 NFL schedule, tomorrow's NBA Christmas day action, a rundown of yesterday's Bowl games, and an update on Jordan Love's condition! Another day, another dog trapped in frozen waters getting rescued by emergency responders! Elsewhere in sports, DK Metcalf's suspension is upheld, the Chiefs are getting a new stadium, and Lindsey Vonn qualifies for the Winter Olympics! Talked about a couple of holiday-themed surveys this morning: Do you save wrapping paper? Nearly 1/3rd of Americans do save it & reuse it. Is a "donation in your name" a good or bad gift? Apparently, most people think it's a good gift. Not me! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got busted for performing surgery while intoxicated, a #FloridaMan who exposed himself in a Hobby Lobby, a kid in Russia who got really sick by drinking his own blood, and a woman in Ohio who sexually assaulted a six year-old. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Christmas Eve Eve…aka FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US! Bust out your metal pole & air some grievances with all the people who have disappointed you this year. Started the morning with the Tuesday song and some grievances of our own. In the news, there was no Powerball winner again last night, a recall on a pain-relieving ointment sold nationwide at both Walmart & Target, and the Wisconsin teacher who sexually assaulted an 11 year-old student gets sentenced. In sports, we recapped last night's MNF matchup between the 49ers & Colts, took a look at this week's schedule, and also talked about the upcoming College Football Bowl games. Plus, the Badgers men's basketball team got back on track with a win over Central Michigan last night, while the Bucks try to get a win tonight. Speaking of the NFL schedule, we took a look at how we did with our Pigskin Picks for Week 16, and since Jean won't be here tomorrow, we made our Week 17 picks today. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am to discuss his holiday plans and also talk a bit about the Packers devastating few weeks. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we also let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Cool story about a chef at a seafood restaurant in Florida that saved a regular customer's life after he stopped showing up. A recent study revealed that 90% of people experience "work meeting hangovers". What's a sound that angers you the instant you hear it? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who was allegedly eaten by a shark, a really bad date, a #FloridaWoman who exposed herself to several children, and a school in NY that installed a "time-out" box. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy crap, it's Christmas week! We've got lots of holiday stuff to get to over the next three days. Today we discussed a Christmas tradition in Spain that you may want to add to your family's. And which Christmas song "sings to the spirit" of your Zodiac sign? In the news this morning, an update on the deadly shooting on Bondi Beach, more info about the Brown University shooter, actor James Ransone died over the weekend, and nobody won the Powerball jackpot on Saturday…so tonight's jackpot is worth $1.6 billion! \In sports, the Packers lost to the Bears on Saturday, a look at the scores from the rest of Week 16 in the NFL…and a look at who's in the playoffs as of today. The Bucks slide continued last night with a loss to the T-Wolves, the Badger men's basketball team lost on Friday night to Villanova, and a check on today's Bowl Games. Elsewhere in sports, Jake Paul got his ass beat over the weekend, Sidney Crosby keeps moving up the all-time list of NHL scorers, and a new billboard in Cincy wants to fire EVERYONE! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also had a great story about a lost dog that was reunited with his loving family just in time for Christmas! What's something you tried once and immediately knew it wasn't for you? Hilarious "hot-mic" moment for the Philadelphia Flyers radio broadcast team that resulted in a suspension. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who is accused of killing not one…but TWO of her ex-husbands, an engineer who is suing his former employer after being fired for taking really long bathroom breaks, a wild video of a shoplifter at a Walmart who pulled a gun and attempted to shoot a police officer, and two teens are indicted on the murder of a 14 year-old girl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last full week of work in 2025 comes to an end today! We'll be around next Monday through Wednesday, but we'll both be off on Christmas & the day after. Same thing the following week for New Year's. In the news this morning, an absolute tragedy involving NASCAR Champion Greg Biffle & his family as they all died in a plane crash yesterday along with three others. Also in the news, the Brown University shooter has been found dead in NH, Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty of obstruction. And in more positive news…the $1.5 Billion Powerball drawing is tomorrow! To talk a bit more about the Greg Biffle disaster, we got Doc on the phone just after 8am, thanks to County Materials in Holmen. Elsewhere in sports, Week 16 in the NFL kicked off last night with a thrilling win in overtime for the Seahawks, the Bucks lost to the Raptors last night, the Badger volleyball team's run to a championship came to an end at the hands of Kentucky last night, and the Badger men's basketball team takes on Villanova tonight in Milwaukee. We also talked about the Bowl Game schedule and the entertainment at February's NBA All-Star weekend. Plus, more details about the firing of Ohio University's coach, and the details on next year's "Patriot Games". We let you know what's on TV and in theaters this weekend, and if you're planning on traveling for the holidays…here's some solid advice from the TSA. Discussed some of the worst gifts to get during the holidays. Had a story about a grandmother in Virginia who's trying to track down a woman who performed life-saving CPR on her back in November after she suffered a heart attack while in a park. And God bless strippers! They do the Lord's work! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy on the run from the cops who hid in a nativity scene, a trucker who found a bunch of cocaine in his truck, a grocery store in Montreal that was robbed by a bunch of people dressed as Santas & elves, a baby Jesus statue from a town's nativity scene was stolen & then returned, and a former trooper in Missouri admitted trying to find nude pics on the phones of women he'd pull over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weather continues to be nice today with a high near mid-40! I'm planning on shutting my heat off this afternoon and opening some windows! On the show today…no winner for the Powerball jackpot last night means it's gonna be almost $1.5 BILLION for Saturday's drawing, a delay for the destruction of the Lansing Bridge, the latest on Morgan Geyser, and a recall on some salad dressing! In sports, Week 16 in the NFL kicks off tonight, Bucks take on the Raptors tonight, Badger Women's volleyball squares up against Kentucky in the Final Four later this evening, the Badger men's basketball team is off until tomorrow, and a look at the upcoming Bowl schedule. We talked to Office Cora this morning to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend, and we let you know what's on TV today/tonight. Plus, Survivor is celebrating it's 50th season by hiding immunity idols in every state as part of a contest Lots of Christmas/Holiday stuff this morning including a ranking of the most iconic Christmas movie characters, which Christmas song "sings to the spirit" of your Zodiac sign, the ways that caroling is good for you, and a bottle-fed reindeer that's now a house pet! It's also "Hypothetical Thursday" and Jean's question for Brian was: "Which Christmas movie character would you be?", while Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather have to sing a solo while caroling with friends or be able to stay in the back of the group...but in your bra & underwear?" Also had a heart-warming story about a dog that recently had a litter of eleven puppies who still had room for one more, and a fantastic story about some retired teachers in Minnesota who are writing uplifting letters to kid who are battling cancer. Elsewhere in sports, the Bears may be moving to Indiana, the Dolphins have benched Tua, the head coach of Ohio is essentially fired, and Doug Gottlieb is leaving his radio program to focus on his coaching duties in Green Bay. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some free weed outside a high school in California, a guy who followed his GPS down a boat ramp and into a lake, a woman who was arrested for putting razor blades in loaves of bread at Walmart, a camel that was part of a church's nativity scene who kicked a woman, a fake robbery, and getting your ChatGPT "high". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got my truck washed yesterday. The massive pile of snow at the end of my driveway is basically gone now, and all the dog shit in my backyard that was once hidden by snow is now visible. Gonna work on that later today. In the news this morning, Nick Reiner gets officially charged for the murder of his parents, the massive Powerball jackpot could be won tonight, President Donald Trump will deliver a speech from the Oval Office tonight, and a recall on Danone ice cream. In sports, a look at the Week 16 NFL schedule, the Bucks play tomorrow night at home against the Raptors, the Badger men's basketball team is off until Friday, the Badger women's volleyball team plays tomorrow night in the Final Four, and a look at today's Bowl Games. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about yesterday's trailer release for Steven Spielberg's new UFO movie. The hero of the Bondi Beach shooting tragedy is still recovering from his injuries, and a GoFundMe to support him just passed the $2 million mark. Firefighters in Arizona recently saved a dog who got stuck in a canal. And check out this dude's world-record snow globe collection! Elsewhere in sports, the man who drove through a crowd of Liverpool fans during a victory parade gets sentenced, a high school basketball coach calls it quits because of the parents of his players, and Mick Foley parts ways with the WWE over their relationship with President Trump. Christmas is now eight days away and we talked about WalletHub's list of the "Best Cities To Celebrate Christmas". We also looked at another list of the "Best Holiday Songs" and Brian came up with his own top ten: 1 - Wham - "Last Christmas" 2 - Brenda Lee - "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" 3 - Bobby Helms - "Jingle Bell Rock" 4 - Bing Crosby - "White Christmas" 5 - Burl Ives - "A Holly, Jolly Christmas" 6 - Run DMC - "Christmas in Hollis" 7 - The Waitresses - "Christmas Wrapping" 8 - Gene Autry - "Here Comes Santa Claus" 9 - Darlene Love - "Christmas(Baby Please Come Home)" 10 - Augie Rios - "Donde Esta Santa Claus" With family & friends coming over to visit and possible stay at your house, is there a point when someone can overstay their welcome? After Jean finally picked more correct than Brian during Week 15 of the NFL season, we made our Week 16 Pigskin Picks just after 8am! A new dating trend is making it's way across the internet. Apparently, some people are letting their parents run their profiles on various dating apps. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who stole a U-Haul truck to go to a previous hearing at court, a woman in California who claims a delivery driver stole her cat off her front porch, a woman who claims she's getting backlash for purchasing "Angel Tree" gifts from a dollar store, and a guy in Denver who took a naked joyride in a cop car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I can't wait to get this truck in the car wash later today. Likely gonna run it through again tomorrow & Thursday as well. In the news this morning, the latest on the death of Rob Reiner & his wife, and the latest on the Brown University shooting. Plus, no winner for the Powerball jackpot last night, and a recall on a nasal spray. In sports, the results of last night's Monday Night Football game, a look at Week 16 in the NFL, updates on Micah Parsons & Patrick Mahomes, the Badger women's volleyball team plays on Thursday, Cooper Flagg set a new NBA record, and Philip Rivers will start for Indy again this weekend. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. An update on the raccoon that broke into a liquor store and got smashed, and a #FloridaMan who converted his 5-acre property into a massive Christmas display. Today is "National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day", and we took a look at America's favorited chocolate-covered items. We looked at the results of our Week 15 Pigskin Picks and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show. Check out this breakdown of the Grinch's anatomy! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who stole a leg of lamb and used it as a weapon, a family that has been getting hundreds of packages delivered that are meant for a nearby hotel, a company that developed a "Tinder for Kids" app, and a #FloridaMan who was running naked through an intersection and got hit by a car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a brutally cold weekend, the temps are going to be improving this week. A bit chilly today, but highs near 40 degrees the rest of the week. In the news today, nobody won the Powerball jackpot on Saturday with another drawing tonight, Rob Reiner & his wife are found dead in their home, the latest on the shooting at Brown University over the weekend, and the latest on the Bondi Beach shooting as well. In sports, the Packers lost to the Broncos yesterday and Micah Parsons appeared to suffer an ACL injury. Patrick Mahomes also went down with an ALC injury yesterday. The Bucks got trounced by the Nets and the Badger women's volleyball team is into the Final Four! We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed how pop music has gotten darker over the last 50 years. Also discussed some of our favorite holiday foods! Elsewhere in sports, the Heisman Trophy was awarded over the weekend, the Brew Crew made a trade and the Badger men's basketball team is off until later this week. A list of some facts about "Home Alone" that you might not know, and speaking of being "home alone"...a breakdown of PornHub's year-in-review! Wonderful story about a farmer's widow who got some serious help from the community when she needed it the most. And another fun story about a guy who had a very interesting proposal for his fiancé. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stolen car that got towed, a brawl at a Whole Foods, an update on the DoorDash driver who allegedly pepper-sprayed a couple's food after dropping it off, and a guy who got stuck on his roof while leaf-blowing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday, yo! Enjoy the balmy temps before the really cold stuff shows up tonight & throughout the weekend. Thankfully, it looks like it's going to rebound next week & get back into the upper-30's. In the news this morning, we talked about tomorrow's massive Powerball drawing, a "Viagra for women" is apparently available, In sports, Week 15 in the NFL kicked off last night with the Falcons upsetting the Bucs, a look at the rest of this weekend's NFL schedule, a win over the Celtics for the Bucks last night, the Badger women's volleyball team is getting ready to face #2 Stanford this afternoon, and the latest on Sherrone Moore. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined us just after 8am thanks to County Materials in Holmen to talk about the NASCAR lawsuit getting settled yesterday, and to talk about the bus trip he's hosting later this month! A whole bunch of grandmas baked thousands of cookies to set a new world-record for a cookie exchange. And speaking of grannies…did you see the one who almost burned her house down when she lit her cake on fire? It's an absolutely WILD video! Just in case you still aren't in the holiday spirit, we gave you a few quick & simple ways to try & increase your festive mood. Plus, a list of movies that COULD possibly be considered "Christmas movies". Elsewhere in sports, an update on the condition of Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, the Army/Navy game is tomorrow and so is the first bowl game of the season. And John Cena's "final" match is also happening tomorrow! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a DoorDash driver that sprayed something on a couple's order after dropping off their food, several people got busted after using kids to bring counterfeit $20 bills into stores to get actual change, a guy is facing numerous charges after his kid brought some crack-cocaine to school, a guy in NJ who rescued a neighbor from a house fire & is now being charged in their death, and a woman who drank another person's blood after killing them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not terrible today. Might see some more flurries tomorrow morning, then the really cold weather batters the area with high temps in the single digits. We kicked things off with a holiday version of the Thursday Song and discussed our favorite apps for "National App Day". Plus, a list of the most downloaded apps of 2025! In sports, the Badgers got thrashed by Nebraska last night, the Bucks are at home against the Celtics tonight, and Week 15 in the NFL kicks off tonight with Thursday Night Football. Wild story dropping yesterday afternoon as Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore gets fired for having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and then gets arrested for alleged assault! We talked about what's on TV today/tonight, and we also discussed a new documentary coming out from HBOMAX that discusses how music for kids became extremely popular while being hated by adults. It's not only "National App Day", but it's also Hypothetical Thursday. And Brian started with his question for Jean: " " Jean asked Brian: " " We also talked to Office Cora today about her holiday bus trip to Nashville and what she's up to in this weekend in the 715. Elsewhere in sports, Pete Alonso signs with the Orioles, the Brewers are named the MLB Organization of the Year for the fifth time, and a new food item is making it's debut at the Citrus Bowl. Check out where Wisconsin ranked on a new list of the most dangerous states to be in during the holidays! Apparently, some people on the internet are shocked to find out that lots of men wear shorts year-round. And today is also the most popular day of the year to break up with someone. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman in Dallas who set a house on fire & then stabbed the fire hoses that the firefighters were using to battle the flames, three self-driving Waymo cars mucked up traffic by getting into an accident with each other, someone in New Hampshire had their Christmas inflatables shot at, a guy in Louisiana was shot in the legs by his wife's boyfriend who then ran off with the woman, and a BMW thief claimed that he teleported into the vehicle! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hump Day is here and we're once again digging out. Feels like we've gotten some snow almost every day for the last week. It was that heavy, wet stuff last night. Yuck. In the news this morning, an update on tonight's Powerball drawing, some new license plates in WI, a person in Door County was trying to use a flashlight for a headlight on their vehicle, and a social media ban for kids in Australia. Lots of stuff going on this morning! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we talked about how movie theaters can help increase attendance in the future. Plus, we made our Week 15 Pigskin Picks! Speaking of Week 15, we took a look at the NFC North schedule for this weekend's action. And also in sports, the Badger men's basketball team takes on undefeated Nebraska tonight, the Bucks are at home against the Celtics tomorrow night, Philip Rivers is officially on the Colts again, Trey Hendrickson had surgery earlier this week and is done for the season, Kyle Schwarber gets a deal from the Phillies and Edwin Diaz is moving to L.A. Talked about some "Soft Skills" that can help you get a job in the new year. And a list of common tropes in Christmas movies and how to avoid them. This time of year, it's important to remember that you should try to shovel out the fire hydrants in your neighborhood, like this 9 year-old in Iowa. And a NYC doorman is going viral for collecting toys & warm clothing for people in need during the holiday season. Elsewhere in sports, the White Sox scored the #1 overall pick in the upcoming MLB draft, the NHL players might skip the 2026 Olympics if they don't think the ice is safe enough, and the Notre Dame AD is getting called out by the Big 12 Commissioner. New term for people who aren't quite a full introvert or extrovert. We're supposed to call them "otroverts" now. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Oklahoma who tried to rob a liquor store with an interesting weapon, a 64 year-old man who's known for playing Santa Claus that just got busted for kiddie porn, a #FloridaWoman who got arrested for DUI and tried to hide a bunch of pills in her vagina, a deer that broke into a Christmas store & got stuck in a chair, and the results of GameStop's "Trade Anything Day". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A dusting of snow on the overnight…more on the way tonight. A couple of inches expected. In the news this morning, nobody won the Powerball jackpot in last night's drawing, a nationwide recall on a blood pressure medicine In sports, the Chargers beat the Eagles to wrap up Week 14 in the NFL, a look at the week 15 schedule, the Bucks are off until Thursday night, the Heisman finalists have been announced, the Badger men's basketball takes on unbeaten Nebraska tomorrow night, the Badger women's volleyball team is moving on to Texas for the regional semifinals, the Colts quarterback situation is reaching new levels of desperation, and Terry Rozier pleads not guilty! Speaking of NFL action, we took a look at our Pigskin Picks for Week 14, and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show about the Packer win over the Bears on Sunday afternoon. Today is "National Christmas Card Day", so we hooked you up with a few tips to create the perfect card this holiday season. Also let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Had an absolutely fantastic update on the now-retired Veteran, Ed Bambas! Talked about the worst Christmas songs of all time and asked how many Christmas trees you have in your house. According to a new survey, one out of every seven Americans has more than one tee. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who stole the same car from the same woman, a #FloridaWoman who was walking around without any pants on while drinking Fireball, a Canadian man who is charged with assaulting someone with a snowblower, a shooting at a Lowe's, and a drone that was caught trying to smuggle drugs & crab legs into a prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back! Bundle up…because it's going to be cold AF later this week. Not too bad tomorrow, but into the teens on Thursday & Friday…and single digit highs this coming weekend. In the news this morning, a date for the destruction of the Lansing bridge, a Cinnabon employee in Ashwaubenon got fired after a racist rant captured on video, a recall on Amazon power-banks, and nobody won the Powerball jackpot on Saturday night!!! In sports, the Packers beat the Bears yesterday to claim the top spot in the NFC North, the Vikes got a win as well, the Bucks continue to suck, the Badgers beat Marquette over the weekend, and the women's volleyball team advances to the regional semi-finals! We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed Shirley Manson's rant about beach balls. Elsewhere in sports, a look at the College Football Playoffs & bowl schedule, John Cena's final opponent is revealed, James Harden is a top-10 scorer in the NBA, and a wild scene this weekend involving former Badger Julius Davis. Cool story about a woman that bought a piggy bank at a thrift store and found a bunch of money inside, and an interesting world record was recently broken in the UK! Only 17 days until Christmas, and we looked at a list of the best Xmas movies based on their IMDB scores. Plus, the President sort of suggested that we should rename the NFL, so we discussed some suggestions for a new moniker. If you say "um" and "uh" a lot, your brain might be broken. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Ohio who sent his meth through the tube at bank, butter-dipped ice cream, a problem with Kohler's toilet cams, a massive gator in #Florida, a dude who choked someone at a Home Depot with an umbrella, and a fire department employee in Baltimore who was skeeting all over the place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! Lots to get to this morning as we wrap up a chilly week and inch closer to Christmas! In the news this morning, the growing Powerball jackpot, a new "Color of the Year" has got people talking, what the hell happened to Doogie Howser, and the death of Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. In sports, the Lions beat the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, a look at the rest of the Week 14 schedule, the Bucks play tonight against the 76ers, the Badger basketball team takes on Marquette tomorrow, and the women's volleyball team won last night and advances to the next round of the NCAA playoff. Elsewhere in sports, the Brew Crew made it official with the return of the powder blue unis, and Jordan Love has been nominated by the Packers for the Walter Payton award. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. And Doc joined us just after 8am thanks to County Materials in Holmen to talk about the NASCAR lawsuit and Ty Majeski's new sponsor. Another story about a lost wallet that was found & returned to it's rightful owner, a bear that climbed up a utility pole, and a baby seal that wandered into a bar and needed some help getting back home. Lots of holiday pictures being taken over the next few weeks, so here's a few tips on how to look better in those photos! A bunch of year-end lists are starting to trickle out, include the most mispronounced words of the last year, and Google's "Year In Search" results. And instead of our usual "Bad News with Happy Music", we got a nice visit from Big Daddy-Know-It-All to reward Jean for her THIRTY years with our company! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brutally cold today with high temps hovering around 15°. Back towards 30° tomorrow. On the show this morning, we started off with the Thursday Song and in the news, a recall on shredded cheese, an appeal of Adam Fravel's murder conviction, a missing WI teen is found in Wyoming, a Wisconsin youth soccer club director is accused of trying to have sex with a child overseas, and the Powerball jackpot is getting close to $1 BILLION! In sports, the Bucks somehow beat the Pistons last night after Giannis went down with an "injury" early in the game. A discussion about the possible landing sports for Giannis if he does get traded by Milwaukee. Week 14 in the NFL kicks off tonight, the Badger Men's Basketball team opened up Big10 play with a win over Northwestern last night, and the Women's Volleyball team kicks off the NCAA D-1 Tournament tonight! Elsewhere in sports, Chris Paul gets sent home by the Clippers, and a Larry Bird jersey is going up for auction. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we talked about some people paying almost $400 to see the original "Wizard of Oz". A scene that typically plays out in movies & TV shows happened in West Virginia when a semi-truck driver was rescued after he slid in the snow & left half his truck dangling over the edge of the bridge! And an incredible story about an 88 year-old Veteran who was still working full time at a grocery store until a "positivity influencer" came along and changed his life. Today is "National Cookie Day" and we discussed some of the deals you can take advantage of if you're looking for some sweet treats! Plus, it's another round of Hypothetical Thursday, with each of us asking a hypothetical question of the other. Brian's question for Jean was: "What's you favorite & least favorite holiday tradition?" And Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you prefer cash, an experience, or something meaningful for a gift? " We talked about some Christmas stuff including a list of the top things that get kids excited during the holiday season, and a new thing called "gray rocking" that's supposed to help de-stress your holiday season. The Winter Olympics are just a few months from now and the hockey rink they are building in Italy for the games is not only behind schedule, but it's also apparently the incorrect size! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some firefighters who got robbed while they were out fighting fires, a guy who tried to steal a very valuable Fabrege Egg by swallowing it, a DoorDash driver who licked chicken wing sauce off his fingers during a delivery, a Waymo driverless car that turned into a police standoff, and a guy who tried to save a raccoon only to get bitten in the face by the animal! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, yo! Gonna be in the teens tomorrow, so BE PREPARED! On the show today, we let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we looked at a list of classic Christmas movies that are making their way back into theaters during the holiday season. In sports, Week 14 in the NFL kicks off tomorrow night, the Bucks play tonight and Giannis has been deleting Bucks content from his social media accounts. The Badger men's basketball team returns to the court tonight against Northwestern, the Steelers picked up Adam Theilen from the waiver wire, and the trial date has been set for Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase & Luis Ortiz. And speaking of Week 14 in the NFL, we made our Pigskin Picks just after 8am! A couple of incredible rescue stories this morning including an off-duty paramedic in L.A. who helped save a family from a fire, and another fire-rescue involving a utility worker in a bucket truck near Boston. And check out this record-breaking, 48-hour game of dodgeball that helped raise money & awareness for a breast cancer charity! It's 2025 and the average kid's allowance is $52 per month, or $13 a week. Elsewhere in sports, Danilo Gallinari announced his retirement from the NBA, and Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale are going to be teaming up for a couple of NCAA games this season! If you aren't quite feeling holly or jolly yet, here's a list of five things that can help you get into the holiday spirit! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bunch of spray-painted Christmas trees, a drunk raccoon, a grocery-store parking lot threesome, the IRS watching OnlyFans content, and missing cranberry sauce! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.