Gorman in the Morning

First step in trying to fake your own death... stock up on wigs. Plus Gen Z's job interview mistake is not bringing tomato soup. And WTF Fletcher's Edition feature fake dental records, fake hoses, and real bees. 

CONTACT HAS BEEN MADE WITH BAT GIRL! Fake Records = Real Money. Drink enough Hard Mountain Dew and we're sure you'll see Big Foot. 

Extreme Maggie Faris joined the show and we think we learned which way the horse shoe above your door should point for good luck, plus what happens when your allergic to everything... even Benadryl and several money making schemes. 

The kids are better than alright... they're helping people get thru the flooding in New Richland. Sting is not worried about AI taking his job. And Brian Flores ruined Ben Johnson's Sunday. SKOL! 

Bop It, Mouse Trap and one you love to hate are up for induction into the Toy HOF this year, plus some long over due picks. The best white noise machine is just gibberish baseball announcers and BRIAN EGGERT of Deep Focus Review on why the new Resident Evil movie is way better than the last eight times. 

"Monsoonal Moisture" would look good on a t-shirt. Lenny and his leather pants are Kenough for Mattel. And The Browns owners recognize Cleveland Rocks much harder than it plays football. 

Trash Panda, Cuffing Season and Yacht Rock are some of the 1400 words Merriam Webster added for 2026. Turns out the kids could use some guidance in debauchery, and Vikings Insider SAM EKSTROM with a preview of the match up against Da Bears. 

Get ready to pick up the pace on HWY 280! Ozzy's big final show coming to theaters for everyone who didn't make it to Birmingham last summer. And one Council Member in Cleveland is a fan of satire and large bodies of water. 

It's Color Tinted Music Trivia with Sean of City Cast Twin Cities this week, plus why Amazon deliver might need to change their trucks from blue and gray to hi-vis orange and your picks for underrated solo activities. 

Minnesotan sold a lot of weed in during the first year of legal recreational weed. Bob Dylan will put out a box set with over 300 never release recordings. Mankato PD just made your "Flower Daddy" loyalty card useless. 

We learned we could out run a T. Rex... as long as the stay at walking pace, plus a decontamination, defecation and donuts in WTF this week and what you shouldn't over share with AI. 

State wide ban on cell phones in schools proposed, Oasis plan to load up on cash in 2027 with another tour (including US dates) and turns out the key to a successful art heist is an electric knife. 

We dig into things you're good at... but your skills are still WAY behind anyone who is great (turns out this applies to a LOT of bar activities), plus the left-handers can't catch a break... and this time it's iPhone's fancy new gadget with a right-handed bias. And the Vikon Robert Smith on yesterday's win over the Packers. 

Minneapolis missing the point of driverless cars, movie fanatics can't get enough of Matt Damon on a boat and sound the Gjallarhorn, Vikings open the season with a win. 

The ViKon! Robert Smith on Minnesota's huge comeback over Green Bay, what needs to happen to get another win over division rival Chicago (who put up 59 pts this week ) and why watching from a seat with fellow fans feels different than being on the field during big moments.  Originally Aired: September 14, 2026. Sponsored by Acme Tools with stores in Plymouth and Eagan. 

We have one really tight round of State Fair Food Price is Right plus one of the great Barguments: Corn Dog vs Pronto Pup. And Comic Jeff Pfoser on breakfast foods, the bands that inspired him to play bass and ACME's Funniest Person in the Twin Cities Contest. 

Fear not, you're clear to eat lettuce again! David Byrne concert film in the works and a winner has been declared in FAT MARMOT WEEK! 

Gorman tips us off to both freakishly tall and unusually short musicians, plus why 6'3" is not exactly ideal for playing drums. And a "moral victory" in State Fair Food Price is Right. And Author Steven Hyden on his new book about The Strokes and 21st Century Rock Bands. 

Shakopee wants music fans to KEEP IT DOWN OVER THERE! Best reason to head to St. Louis is an Ozzy Osbourne bobble head. Word to the wise - grind your own coffee beans. 

After a woman described a bat trying to burrow in her mouth while she slept, we get into other horrible ways to wake up, plus the return of State Fair Food Price is Right and WTF features Squeezing, Petting and Plunging. 

BREAKING - Summer was HOTTTT! Netflix getting serious about some funny people with release of comedy documentaries in October. Take your 36 toasted inches and shove it, Subway! 

AI learning to kill your weeds. Get ready to learn about a ton of planets (still not bringing Pluto back). Plus Lions (maybe?) Tigers (at Target Field) and Bears (oh my!). 

Beer thieves... photo album snoops, fan hogs and more rude house guests. Plus another battle in the Twin Cities Civil War see the West make up some ground and comic Mike Brody drops in to talk about Iowa, choppy ferry boat rides and Minneapolis punk bands. 

Turns out we ALL let the dogs out... at least when driving. It's another ART HEIST!! And AI trying to figure out what a car honk sounds like is our favorite robot news of the day. 

To kick off the Great Minnesota Sweat Together we ranked our favorite State Fair foods that are good for just three bites, plus Iowa kids brining their A game in the Mom Calling Competition and Comedian, Musician, Passable English Speaker DAVE HILL drops before Greg Norton's show at The Parkway Theater. 

Soundgarden x Seahawks for NFL Season Opener. Don't worry.. Pennywise will return in 27 years. Twins hope to rack up some wins when the face the Pope's team. 

We remember Dolly Parton, a true 1 of 1. Plus Sean McPherson with a Grand round of music trivia, the West makes a comeback in Twin Cities Civil War and we dig into your hidden talents. 

Twins pitcher has an immaculate inning. One meteorologist can't keep it together and it's contagious. Tributes to a true 1 of 1, Dolly Parton. 

We've got you covered with cooking hacks you'll need when you can't get to a kitchen, plus albums that would be perfect if you just dropped one song (we've got Andy Summers in our sites) and WTF features an Uber driver who deserves five stars, some really advanced Middle Schoolers and bad dog walking protocols. 

Game on for S'MORES in the BWCA. GNR fans and biologist name newly discovered snake after Slash. Pro-tup, don't mess with a bear if you don't know Karate.

People claim they've never faked sick to get out of work or school and Steve tells what it's like to have one of the only jobs where you can't do get away with that. Plus we roll out new KQ T-shirts and imaging the huddles trading people at work (which isn't something that only happens to pro athletes). 

Spiderman is everywhere this weekend. Walmart is holding back on the drumsticks. Loons get a W thanks to baby magic on the field. 

We dig into even more origin stores for your strange workplace rules (Jail is not an excused absence, CARRIE!!!) plus Delaware is winning the sandwich game and Brian Eggert previews The End of Oak Street, Tony, ACME vs Coyote and more coming to theaters. Originally aired Friday, August 21, 2026. 

Just when someone was trying to ruin your sandwich with alfalfa sprouts, E Coli saves the day! 208 boys showing up the 763 boys and the 320 boys. And BREAKING, concert tickets are really expensive... but we still keep going to shows. Originally aired on Gorman in the Morning on Friday, August 21, 2026. 

Comic Pearl Rose joined the show for Rank You Very Much and we learned that everyone has stepped in it when we ranked Most Dangerous Places to Go Barefoot (turns out it's a room full of comedians), plus what we learned about KFC and bears and our wish list for concert promoters who what to fill their shows with Gen X fans. Originally aired Thursday, August 20, 2026. 

Get ready for racing on HWY 280! Plus the first Chucky sighting of the season. And Lynx put Golden State to bed, night night. Originally aired August 20, 2026

The interwebs are divided over NA beer on the job, would you think twice if you ER cracked open a Non-Alcoholic Beer? Plus the workplace rules that happened because just one person doesn't understand the Popcorn button and why we're all avoiding trips to Scandinavian cities besides Oslo. 

Before The Flannel and the Fury tour launches next month, Liz Phair talks to Steve Gorman about the Midwest feeling Minneapolis and Chicago share, how painting and crafting a guitar solo feel the same and going to her first rock show with friends vs her first concert with her parents. 

Hack to get into the State Fair FOR FREE! Tribute to Frank Beard and details on new Oasis Documentary. Plus a Fantasy Football League punishment you should steal. 

We dig into the rules your workplace has because of one person who kept calling in sick on Boxing Day (thanks Peterson!) plus WTF featured three times people couldn't believe their eyes and writer Steven Hyden joins the show to talk about his new book Is This It: The Never-Ending Rise and Fall of The Strokes (and Rock 'n' Roll), why a trendy t-shirt can elevate a band and how you can celebrate his birthday with him and Gorman at the Turf Club. 

Minnesotans wanna see Good Sport! Why art heists are our favorite crime and hot tip for anyone in Matchbox 20, stay 10 feet away from Rob Thomas at all times. 

If you live in Minnesota he's popped up in your social media feed and if you're lucky it's with a Get to Know short video about your town, Bryan Clapper chats first concerts, being a teenager over seas and getting writers block because Pequot Lakes is  just too awesome. Plus when did you run into a celebrity and make things awkward, and we run down your best clever insults. 

Rumours about Rumours in a new Fleetwood Mac book. Petty revenge on Becky from the HOA and star crossed call signs in the Phoenix Sky Harbour. 

We look into the future and see that pickleball, Dubai chocolate and vape pens are the asbestos of the year 2026, a win from a Rosevillian keeps the East in latest battle of Twin Cities Civil War and Vikings Insider SAM EKSTROM previews the upcoming season. 

Minnesota is starting to un-Flock. Turns out those blood suckin' mosquitos are picky too and lots of corny moments in Iowa. 

We chat parental bans on crossing busy roads, non-existent traffic that still pisses people off and playing in a cover band with Chris, plus the West makes a slight comeback in Twin Cities Civil War and Rank You Very Much featured the best 90s albums covers. 

You already know the Minnesota State Fair is the best, but Yelp has some interesting picks for the rest of the top 3. Plus one petty Pistons fan and a McWedding in the works. 

Sean of City Cast Twin Cities and Trivia Mafia put Steve and Fletcher to the test on rock songs that add a some world flavor with lyrics in other languages, plus the East Metro strengthens their lead in Twin Cities Civil War in a round that goes all the way to a tie breaker and find out if your favorite sequel make the cut in a list of Best Sequels. 

We're all voting and going to movie theaters! Plus Rush make plans to invade the Sphere in 2027 and KOC decides to play QB whisperer to someone new. 

Bootsy discusses making music, focusing on mental health and why he was so cocky as a teenager in James Brown's band. Plus WTF was one long joyride and the strangest places you've gotten some shut eye.